Why is Poulet curry lait de coco Riz aux légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal undergoes multiple steps such as cutting, roasting, brining the chicken, cooking rice, adding powdered coconut milk and a spice blend, and finally being packaged, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its only listed additive is the thickener xanthan gum (E415), while other ingredients like dextrose and powdered coconut milk are considered processed components.

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

With 0.4 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a modest amount of sodium, significantly lower than the average ready‑meal (3.2 g per 100 g), but portion sizes still contribute to daily sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should monitor servings and balance it with lower‑salt foods.

Is the caseinate from the coconut‑milk powder a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes; the coconut‑milk powder includes caseinates derived from milk, which are listed as an allergen, making the product unsuitable for anyone who must avoid dairy proteins.

Carrefour • 300 g

Poulet curry lait de coco Riz aux légumes

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Product Insights

Poulet curry lait de coco Riz aux légumes is a ready‑to‑eat chicken curry with coconut‑milk sauce and basmati rice, classified in the meat family of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and a NOVA 4 rating, offering low fat (2.4 g), low saturated fat (1.3 g) and low sugars (2.3 g) per 100 g, but it provides modest protein (7.7 g) and relatively high carbohydrates (20 g) alongside 0.4 g of salt. The product contains milk‑derived caseinates, soy and a food‑grade thickener (xanthane gum), so it is not suitable for vegan or milk‑allergic consumers and its ultra‑processed nature may be a drawback for clean‑eating preferences.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal134 kcal

Fat2.4 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal averages, this dish has far less fat (2.4 g vs 12.4 g), much lower salt (0.4 g vs 3.2 g) and lower calories (134 kcal vs 212 kcal), but it contains more carbohydrates (20 g vs 5.2 g) and less protein (7.7 g vs 19.9 g).

Ingredients

Riz basmati cuit 42% (eau, riz basmati), émincé de filet de poulet traité en salaison rôti 22% [filet de poulet 20% (origine UE), eau, amidon de maïs, sel, dextrose], eau, carotte 6%, poivron rouge 4,6%, fève de _soja_ 2,7%, lait de coco en poudre 1,7% [dont caséinates (contient _lait_)], oignon 1,6%, _lactose_ et protéines de _lait_, sucre, oignon en poudre, huile de tournesol, amidon de maïs, curry en poudre 0,3% (curcuma, fenugrec, gingembre, coriandre, carvi, cumin, poivre blanc, piment de Jamaïque, muscade, fenouil, livèche), extrait de carotte, épaississant : gomme xanthane, sel. Peut contenir des sulfites, des traces de céréales contenant du gluten, oeufs, poissons, céleri, moutarde, crustacés, graines de sésame, fruits à coques, mollusques.

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