Why is Paella Royale, Surgelé classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes many processed components such as pre‑fried onions, pre‑fried peppers, chorizo, and a flavored crustacean broth, and it uses several food‑industry additives: colour E100 (curcumin), colour E160c (paprika extract), preservative E301 (sodium ascorbate), and a range of E14xx additives, together with maltodextrin, dextrose, modified tapioca starch and other processing aids.

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

With only 1.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is relatively low‑sugar and can fit into a diabetic meal plan when portion‑controlled, but it still contributes carbohydrates that must be counted. The 1 g of salt per 100 g is moderate; for people with hypertension it is lower than many frozen meals but should still be considered within daily sodium limits, especially if other salty foods are consumed the same day.

Is the presence of crustaceans such as shrimp and mussels in this paella a concern for people with seafood allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes shrimp, mussels and squid rings, all of which are listed as crustacean or mollusc allergens, so anyone allergic to shellfish should avoid this product.

Marque Repère, Côté Table, Scamark (Filiale E. Leclerc) • 1 kg

Paella Royale, Surgelé

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Paella Royale, Surgelé is a frozen ready‑meal that combines cooked rice, chicken fillet, Alaska pollock, assorted shellfish, peas, peppers, chorizo and seasoning, sold by Leclerc under the Repère brand. It falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories (pnns_groups) and carries a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA‑4 classification, delivering 111 kcal, 3.2 g fat (0.8 g saturated), 1 g salt, 1.5 g sugars, 6.9 g protein and 1.2 g fibre per 100 g. While its sugar, fat and salt levels are lower than many frozen meals, it contains several allergens (crustaceans, fish, milk, molluscs) and additives such as E100, E14xx, E160c and E301 that may be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal111 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for frozen meals, this paella contains roughly half the sugar (1.5 g vs 3.57 g), less than one‑third the fat (3.2 g vs 5.94 g) and about one‑third the salt (1 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, while delivering a similar protein level.

Ingredients

Riz cuit 48,1 % (eau, riz, sel) ; fruits de mer 11,4 % (anneaux de calmar 3,8 %, crevettes décortiquées cuites 3,8 % (dont sel), moules du Pacifique décoquillées cuites 3,8 %) ; filets de poulet traités en salaison rôtis 7,4 % (filet de poulet (origine : UE) 6,2 %, eau, amidon de tapioca, dextrose, sel) ; eau ; colin d'Alaska 5,6 % ; petits pois 4,5 % ; oignons préfrits (oignons, huile de tournesol) ; poivrons rouges préfrits 3,4 % (poivrons rouges, huile de tournesol) ; chorizo 2,6 % (viande et gras de porc (origine : UE), piment, lactose, sel , dextrose, épices, antioxydant : E301, ferments) ; poivrons verts 1,8 % ; poivrons jaunes 1,8 % ; fumet de crustacés aromatisé (maltodextrine, dextrose, sel, crevettes, tomates en poudre, sucre, arômes naturels (dont crustacés), poisson en poudre, huile de tournesol, betteraves rouges , extrait de paprika) ; huile d'olive vierge extra ; sel ; épices et plantes aromatiques ; huile de tournesol ; curcuma 0,1% ; sucre ; arômes (dont poissons et lait) ; oignons ; amidon modifié de manioc ; maltodextrine ; fécule de pomme de terre ; lactose ; poisson en poudre ; colorants : extrait de paprika, curcumine ; extraits d'épices

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