Why is Le Poulet Tandoori semoule aux petits legumes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the meal is produced by assembling several pre-cooked components (couscous, marinated chicken, cheese, cream), adding seasonings, emulsifiers and stabilisers, and then packaging it for microwave reheating; the only declared additive is E428 (guar gum), a thickening agent, together with a small amount of beef gelatin used in the sauce.

Can Le Poulet Tandoori semoule aux petits legumes be included in gluten-free, vegan, keto or halal diets?

No, it contains wheat-based couscous (gluten), dairy ingredients (fromage blanc and fresh cream), chicken and beef gelatin, and a relatively high carbohydrate load from the couscous, so it is not suitable for gluten-free, vegan, keto or certified halal diets.

Is the presence of cheese and milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Yes, the meal includes fromage blanc (white cheese) and fresh cream, both dairy, and the ingredient list flags milk as an allergen; therefore anyone with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid this product.

Fleury Michon • 280 g

Le Poulet tandoori semoule aux petits légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Le Poulet Tandoori semoule aux petits legumes is a 280 g French-made, microwave-ready meal that combines marinated chicken, couscous, carrots, zucchini and a touch of cheese and cream, classified as a composite one-dish meal (PNNS groups: Composite foods / One-dish meals). The product bears a Nutri-Score of C (score 4) and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, with low sugar (2.4 g/100 g) but moderate levels of fat (about 5 g), saturated fat (about 2.4 g) and salt (0.8 g) per 100 g, and it contains gluten and milk allergens. While it offers a decent protein content (8.5 g/100 g) and a small amount of dietary fiber, its overall nutritional profile is balanced rather than health-focused, and the presence of additives such as E428 and meat-derived gelatin further reduces its health rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal159 kcal

Fat7.9 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical ready-meal averages, this product contains less sugar (2.4 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.8 g vs 3.55 g), slightly less total fat (about 5 g vs 5.94 g) but more saturated fat (about 2.4 g vs 1.94 g), lower fiber (1.2 g vs 2.08 g) and higher protein (8.5 g vs 7.16 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Semoule de couscous 35% (eau, semoule de _blé_ dur), filet de poulet mariné (poulet 16.8%, amidon de riz, sel, jus de citron), légumes 14% (courgettes 7%, carottes 7%), _fromage_ blanc 9.9%, _crème_ fraîche, eau, huile de colza, citron, plantes aromatiques 0.9%, amidon de riz, sel, épices 0.5%, concentré de tomates, huile d'olive vierge, gélatine de boeuf, curry (épices, aromates, sel), ail, oignons.

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