Why is Poulet croustillant et ses churros classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because it combines breaded chicken, multiple flours, oils, added sugars, leavening agents and a food additive; the only listed additive is E500 (sodium carbonate).

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

With 2.6 g of sugar and 0.25 g of salt per 100 g, the product is well below average snack levels, making it acceptable in modest portions for diabetic or hypertensive diets, though overall carbohydrate and sodium intake should still be monitored.

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

Yes, the product contains wheat gluten (from breadcrumbs and added wheat flour), which can trigger symptoms in individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity, so they should avoid it.

Maison Tino • 600 g

Poulet croustillant et ses churros

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Poulet croustillant et ses churros is a frozen, breaded chicken snack paired with potato churros, sold by Maison Tino in a 600 g plastic tray. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, falls into NOVA group 4 and provides 11 g of protein per 100 g while keeping sugar (2.6 g) and salt (0.25 g) low. Although it offers a solid protein boost, it remains ultra‑processed with added sugars, a modest amount of saturated fat (2.1 g) and the additive E500, and it contains common allergens such as wheat gluten, milk and eggs.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal250 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack averages, this product contains considerably less fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and calories, while delivering almost double the protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Emincés de poulet marinés et enrobés (285 g) : poulet (origine France) 62%, farine de _blé_, farine de maïs, huile de tournesol, chapelure 2,9 % (contient du _gluten_), flocons de maïs (maïs, sucre, sel, matières grasses: extrait de malt d'_orge_), sel, _gluten de blé_, oignon, ail, piment doux fumé. Churros de pommes de terre (245 g) : pommes de terre 31,5%, farine de _blé_, huile de tournesol, _lait_ demi-écrémé, eau, _œufs_ entiers, _emmental_, _beurre_, sel, poudres à lever (disphosphates, carbonates de sodium), poivre, muscade, amidon de _blé_. Sauce pimentée à la tomate (70 g) : pulpe de tomates 65%, huile de tournesol, eau, sucre, échalote, paprika, vinaigre de vin blanc, ail, sel, oignon, origan, fibre de lin, piment fort 0,01%, piment doux fumé 0,1%.

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