Why is Filet de poulet tandoori et son riz basmati classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal combines several industrial ingredients such as stabilized cream, modified corn starch, spice blends and a preserved lemon juice concentrate, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists four food additives: citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, carrageenan (E407) as a stabiliser, potassium disulphite (E224) as a preservative, and a generic additive coded E14xx, likely a preservative or antioxidant.

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

Containing 0.69 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides far less sodium than the typical ready‑meal (about 3.55 g per 100 g), so it contributes a relatively modest amount of salt and is more compatible with blood‑pressure‑controlled diets, although total daily sodium intake should still be monitored.

Is the presence of milk‑derived ingredients in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the formulation includes cream, yogurt and butter, all derived from cow's milk, and milk is listed as an allergen on the label; therefore anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid this meal.

Madern / Les Plats d`Ailleurs • 350 g

Filet de poulet tandoori et son riz basmati

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Filet de poulet tandoori et son riz basmati is a ready‑to‑heat, one‑dish meal classified as a composite food in the PNNS system. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains four additives (E330, E407, E224, E14xx) and several dairy‑derived allergens. Nutritionally it provides 149 kcal per 100 g with 8.9 g protein, low sugar (1.5 g) and modest salt (0.69 g), but its saturated fat (2.74 g) and total fat (5.4 g) are higher than the average for similar meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal149 kcal

Fat5.4 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates16.2 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French ready‑meal, it offers more protein (8.9 g vs 7.2 g), less sugar (1.5 g vs 3.6 g), lower total fat (5.4 g vs 5.9 g) and salt (0.69 g vs 3.6 g), while delivering fewer calories (149 kcal vs 175 kcal).

Ingredients

Riz basmati (34,7%) (riz basmati, eau), filet de poulet origine France (28,2%), crème liquide (crème de LAIT, stabilisant : carraghénanes), concassée de tomate (9,8%) (tomate pelée concassée, acidifiant: acide citrique), oignons, yaourt (3,9%) (LAIT de vache, poudre de LAIT, ferments LACTIQUES), huile de tournesol, concentré de tomate (1,47%), eau, ail, sel, coriandre (0,59%), beurre (LAIT, ferments LACTIQUES), amidon transformé de maïs, paprika (0,39%), cumin (0,39%), gingembre, jus de citron (jus de citron, conservateur: DISULFITE de potassium), sucre, curcuma, cinq épices (coriandre, fenouil, cannelle, poivre noir, girofle), coriandre, moulue, cannelle, piment. Peut contenir des traces de GLUTEN, MOUTARDE, SÉSAME, CÉLERI et POISSON.

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