Why is Poulet riz basmati sauce coco curry classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrially produced ingredients such as refined oils, starches, flavourings, colourants and several additives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the listed additives are caramel colour (E150a), citric acid (E330), ascorbic acid (E300), guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415) and other processing aids.

How does the salt content affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.55 g of salt per 100 g (about 0.9 g of sodium), the meal provides a moderate amount that is well below the average ready‑meal salt level, making it relatively suitable for hypertension management, but it should still be counted toward the daily recommended limit.

Is the milk protein in the coconut‑milk powder a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes; the coconut‑milk powder includes milk proteins, and the allergen label flags "milk", so anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid this product.

Monoprix • 300g

Poulet riz basmati sauce coco curry

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Poulet riz basmati sauce coco curry is a ready‑to‑heat microwave meal containing chicken, basmati rice and a coconut‑milk based curry sauce. It belongs to the Fish, Meat & Eggs food group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 3) and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with moderate fat (4.9 g), saturated fat (2.7 g), salt (0.55 g) and low sugars (1.1 g) per 100 g, while providing 6.6 g of protein and 19 g of carbohydrates. The formulation includes six additives (including caramel colour, citric acid, guar gum and xanthan gum) and contains milk proteins, which may be a concern for dairy‑allergic consumers, and its overall nutrient profile is less protein‑dense than many comparable meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal147 kcal

Fat4.9 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this dish is lower in fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar and calories but supplies considerably more carbohydrates and far less protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Riz Basmati cuit 51% (eau, riz, sel) - filet de poulet traité en salaison cuit 15% [filet de poulet 13% (origine : France), eau, dextrose, fécule de pomme de terre, sel] - eau - crème-fond de poulet (eau, os de poulet, viande de poulet) - tomate pelée concassée au jus (tomate, jus de tomate, acidifiant: acide citrique) - raisins secs réhydratés 2% (raisins secs, eau, huile de tournesol ou de colza) - compote de pomme (pomme, sirop de glucose-fructose, antioxydant: acide ascorbique) - lait de coco en poudre 1,5% (extrait de noix de coco, maltodextrine, protéines de lait) - oignon - beurre-jus de citron-lait entier en poudre - ail - huile de tournesol - amidon transformé - sel - coriandre - mélange d'épices et aromates (paprika, coriandre, piment, poivre, gingembre, cumin, curcuma, légumes, sel, arômes, fenugrec) - pâte de curry 0,1% [huile de colza, épices (dont coriandre, curcuma, cumin, piment doux, poivre noir, gingembre, fenugrec, cannelle, piment fort, girofle, badiane, cardamone), sel, vinaigre d'alcool, tomate, plantes aromatiques, sucre, acidifiant : acide citrique, extrait de tamarin] - colorant : caramel ordinaire - citronnelle - épaississants: gomme xanthane et gomme de guar, dextrose - extrait de poivre.

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