Why is Blanquette de volaille et riz classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines multiple processed components such as added starches, dextrose, modified starch, maltodextrin and natural flavorings, which push it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its ingredient list also declares two additives: the generic additive code E14xx (a preservative or processing aid) and E392, which is rosemary extract used as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With just 1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low‑sugar and therefore suitable for managing blood glucose levels in a diabetic diet. The salt level is also low at 0.61 g per 100 g, far below the average for similar meals, making it a better choice for people watching their sodium intake, although the moderate saturated fat should still be considered.

Is the wheat flour (gluten) in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes. The recipe includes wheat flour, which brings gluten into the dish, so it is not safe for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. In addition, the product contains milk ingredients, posing a risk for those with dairy allergies.

Thiriet • 330 g

Blanquette de volaille et riz

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Blanquette de volaille et riz is a ready‑to‑heat frozen chicken and rice dish classified in the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added starches, flavorings and two listed additives (E14xx and rosemary extract‑E392). Nutritionally it provides moderate protein (6 g/100 g) and low sugars (1 g) and salt (0.61 g), but its saturated fat (2.1 g) is above the category average and it contains gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen microwave meals, this blanquette contains only 1 g of sugars (well below the 3.57 g average), 3.9 g of fat (lower than 5.94 g), 2.1 g of saturated fat (slightly above the 1.94 g norm), 0.61 g of salt (far below 3.55 g), 6 g of protein (slightly less than 7.16 g) and 16 g of carbohydrates (lower than 23 g).

Ingredients

Riz cuit 46,6% (eau, riz, sel), eau, émincé de filet de poulet traité en salaison cuit rôti 15,1% (filet de poulet (origine France) 14,5%, fécule, sel, dextrose, eau), _crème_ fraîche (_lait_) (origine France) 9,6%, champignon de Paris 3,9%, oignon, graisse de poulet (graisse de poulet, antioxydant : extraits de romarin), _lait_ écrémé en poudre (_lait_), échalote, carotte 0,8%, amidon transformé, bouillon de volaille (maltodextrine, arômes naturels, fécule, sel, graisse de volaille, oignon), farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), sel, thym, laurier, poivre blanc

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