Why is Thai - Salade de pâtes vermicelles aux légumes et poulet traité en salaison cuit rôti classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined pasta, processed chicken, a soy‑based sauce and several additives, which places it in NOVA 4. It lists three additives: E14xx (an unspecified food‑grade additive), E202 (potassium sorbate, a preservative) and E415 (xanthan gum, a thickener).

How does the 3.9 g of sugar per 100 g in this salad affect a diabetic diet?

At 3.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the salad provides a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can fit within a controlled‑carb plan, but it is not low‑sugar. People with diabetes should count it toward their daily carbohydrate allowance and monitor blood glucose after consumption.

Is this salad suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or soy‑free diets?

No. The formulation includes chicken, egg‑white powder, wheat semolina and soy from the soy sauce, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free and soy‑free diets.

Pierre Martinet • 250 g

Thaï - Salade de pâtes vermicelles aux légumes et poulet traité en salaison cuit rôti

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Thai vermicelli pasta salad with vegetables and processed chicken is sold in a 250 g tray and produced in France. It belongs to the Composite foods category and is classified as a one‑dish meal, carrying a Nutri‑Score of C and placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it provides moderate fat (5 g), moderate salt (1 g), low sugars (3.9 g) and 133 kcal. While it supplies 5.8 g of protein and 2.2 g of fiber, it contains several allergens (egg, gluten, soy, sesame) and additives such as potassium sorbate (E202), xanthan gum (E415) and an unspecified additive (E14xx), which may be a concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal133 kcal

Fat5 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared pasta salad, this product contains less fat (5 g vs 5.94 g), markedly lower salt (1 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (133 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), but its sugar level is slightly higher (3.9 g vs 3.57 g).

Ingredients

Pâtes cuites 37% (eau, semoule de blé, blanc d'oeuf en poudre, sel), légumes 25,5% (carottes cuites, poivrons rouges, poivrons jaunes), eau, poulet traité en salaison cuit rôti 8% (filet de poulet 7,7%, amidon, dextrose, sel), huile de colza, jus de citron à base de concentré, ciboule 2,8%, sauce soja (eau, graine de soja, blé, sel), graines de sésame noir 0,86%, gingembre, épices, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, sucre, amidon transformé, épaississant: gomme xanthane, conservateur : sorbate de potassium. Traces éventuelles de moutarde.

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