Why is Le Poulet Rôti Potatoes et sa sauce blanche classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 groups foods made with industrial formulations, additives and processing aids. This dish includes the additive E428 (carboxymethylcellulose) as a thickener, beef gelatin as a stabiliser, and trace amounts of added sugars, which place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the salt content of this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.8 g of salt per 100 g (0.32 g sodium), the dish provides about 0.3 % of the recommended daily maximum of 5 g salt, making it relatively low‑salt compared with many ready‑meals, but individuals on strict sodium restriction should still account for it in their total daily intake.

Is this dish suitable for gluten‑free, vegan or dairy‑free diets?

The product is certified gluten‑free and contains no palm oil or artificial flavours, but it includes dairy ingredients (white cheese and fresh cream) and beef gelatin, so it is not suitable for vegan or dairy‑free diets, though it may be acceptable for those following a gluten‑free regimen.

Fleury Michon • 280 g

Le Poulet Rôti Potatoes et sa sauce blanche

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑heat chicken and potato dish with a white cheese sauce, classified as a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed food; it contains 5 g protein and 1.4 g fiber per 100 g, but also 0.8 g salt and 1.6 g sugars, with added sugars noted in the estimate. The formulation is gluten‑free, free of palm oil and artificial additives, yet it includes dairy (milk) and mustard allergens and uses beef gelatin as a binder.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat5.8 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared meals, this chicken‑and‑potato portion provides less fat, saturated fat, salt, sugars and calories per 100 g, while also delivering lower protein and fiber than the category averages.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre 50%, poulet traité en salaison rôti (poulet 16%, dextrose, amidon de tapioca, sel, épices et plantes aromatiques 0.2%), eau, _fromage_ blanc 4.1%, _crème_ fraîche 3.7%, huile de colza, huile de tournesol, crème de riz, vinaigre d'alcool, farine de tapioca, oignons 0.8%, ciboulette 0.8%, jus de citron 0.6%, sucre, sel, moutarde (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), gélatine de boeuf, épices 0.06%.

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