Why is Poulet yassa et boulgour classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is labeled NOVA 3 because the chicken and vegetables are cooked, seasoned and combined with added oil, salt and spices, which constitute industrial processing steps, but it contains no listed food additives (additives_n = 0).

How does the sugar and salt content in this meal affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the dish is low in sugar and therefore acceptable for most diabetic meal plans when portion size is controlled; the salt level of 1.3 g per 100 g is moderate and should be counted toward daily sodium limits, especially for people managing hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains chicken meat and traces of milk, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat bulgur and possible gluten traces, it is not keto‑friendly because carbohydrates (14.3 g per 100 g) are relatively high, and while it contains no pork, the presence of fish and crustacean traces means halal suitability would depend on certification.

Paul & Louise • 300 g

Poulet yassa et boulgour

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet yassa et boulgour is a ready‑to‑heat chicken and bulgur one‑dish meal classified within the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is in NOVA group 3, offering lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt than typical ready meals while providing higher protein and fiber. The product contains allergens such as celery, crustaceans, fish, gluten, milk and mustard, and includes chicken, wheat bulgur and a small amount of cholesterol, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or certain allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal143 kcal

Fat5.3 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates14.3 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal (per 100 g), it has markedly lower sugar (1.7 g vs 3.57 g), fat (5.3 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (1.23 g vs 1.94 g) and salt (1.3 g vs 3.55 g), while delivering more protein (8.5 g vs 7.16 g) and fiber (2.3 g vs 2.08 g).

Ingredients

Viande de poulet (origine France) 30%, boulgour de blé cuit 29%, eau, carottes, oignons rouges 6%, poivron rouge, graisse de poulet purifiée, ail, oignon en poudre, épices 1,5%, sel, amidon, huile de colza, thym, jus de citron concentré 0,4%, moutarde de Dijon, laurier moulu. Traces éventuelles d'autres céréales contenant du gluten, poisson, crustacés, soja, lait et céleri.

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