Why is this Basque chicken meal classified as a processed food (NOVA group 3) and which additives are listed on the label?

The product contains several ingredients that have been pre‑cooked or treated, such as processed chicken, pre‑cooked rice and dehydrated vegetables, which places it in NOVA group 3. The only listed additive is sodium phosphate (E331), used as an acidity regulator, together with sodium citrate as a minor acidity‑adjusting component.

How does the salt level in this product affect people with high blood pressure?

The meal contains 0.72 g of salt per 100 g (about 7.2 g in the 300 g package), which is lower than the average ready‑meal but still contributes significantly to the recommended maximum of 5 g of salt per day. Individuals with hypertension should therefore limit consumption and consider the salt from other foods in the same day.

Can this meal be included in a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

No. The product contains chicken meat, which makes it unsuitable for vegan or vegetarian diets, and it also lists wheat‑derived ingredients such as a corn‑based component and possible wheat‑derived starch, so it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free.

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Poulet basquaise

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet basquaise is a ready‑to‑heat, one‑dish meal classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and falls in NOVA group 3, offering 112 kcal, 3.9 g fat (0.9 g saturated), 0.72 g salt and 6.3 g protein per 100 g, with low sugar at 1.9 g. The formulation includes processed chicken, pre‑cooked rice, vegetables and the additive sodium phosphate (E331), which may be a concern for consumers seeking minimally processed foods.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal114 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this basque chicken dish provides roughly half the salt and fat, lower sugar, and slightly less protein, resulting in about 35 % fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Riz blanc précuit 25%, viande de poulet traitée en salaison précuite 25% (viande de poulet, acidifiant: citrate de sodium, sel), poivrons, eau, courgettes, double 130 139 mais, huile d'olive vierge extra, oignons déshydratés, huile de concentré de tomates, riz sauvage précuit 1,5%, amidon de 1,99 colza, sel, sucre, ail en poudre, extrait de vin blanc, thym, POIDS NET 0,72 g poulet origine Union Européenne. 6,3g piment du pays basque 0,03%, extrait d'épices. *Viande de es grasses 3,9 g ides gras saturés 0,9g sicres enes 300ce

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