Why is Fricassée de Poulet, Riz et Légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system labels foods that consist mainly of industrial formulations and contain little or no intact natural ingredients as ultra‑processed; this meal includes pre‑cooked rice, roasted chicken pieces, maltodextrin, dextrose, glucose syrup, soy sauce (which adds wheat and soy), and a broth made with glucose syrup, sugar, natural flavour, and powdered vegetables, all of which are typical ingredients of NOVA 4 products.

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

With 2.2 g of sugar and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower in both nutrients than many frozen meals, so it adds modest amounts to daily limits; however, portion sizes can quickly increase total intake, so diabetics should monitor carbohydrate load and hypertensive individuals should consider the contribution to their 5 g‑per‑day salt recommendation.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No, the meal contains chicken fillet and roasted chicken pieces, making it non‑vegan, and the soy sauce includes wheat, so it is not gluten‑free; the rice and vegetable mix provide significant carbohydrates, which also disqualify it from a keto regimen.

Marque Repère, Côté Table • 900 g

Fricassée de Poulet, Riz et Légumes

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Product Insights

Fricassée de Poulet, Riz et Légumes is a 900 g frozen ready‑to‑heat chicken, rice and vegetable meal sold in French supermarkets such as Leclerc. It provides 118 kcal, 6.1 g protein and low levels of fat (3.9 g), saturated fat (0.4 g), sugar (2.2 g) and salt (0.8 g per 100 g), which are all below the average for similar frozen mains, but it is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed and contains gluten, soy and traces of several other allergens. The product earns a Nutri‑Score of B, indicating a relatively balanced macronutrient profile despite its high processing level and allergen presence.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal118 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates17.8 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen main‑course, this fricassee contains less fat (3.9 g vs 5.9 g), less saturated fat (0.4 g vs 1.9 g), lower sugar (2.2 g vs 3.6 g) and lower salt (0.8 g vs 3.6 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Riz blanc précuit 45 % (eau, riz), morceaux de filet de poulet rôti 15 % (filet de poulet (origine : Brésil) 13,8 %, maltodextrine, amidon de manioc, sel, dextrose, sirop de glucose), petits pois 11 %, haricots plats 7 %, oignons préfrits à l'huile de tournesol 7 %, sauce soja (eau, graines de soja, blé, sel), champignons noirs 3,5 %, maïs doux 3,5 %, huile de colza, bouillon (sel, sirop de glucose, sucre, arôme naturel, huile de tournesol, oignon déshydraté, poudre de poireau, épices), poudre de champignon, poudre d'oignon, sucre, ail, gingembre, poivre. Traces de crustacés, poissons, mollusques, lait, moutarde, oeufs et graines de sésame.

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