Why is Nuggets de poulet x10 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The nuggets contain a complex blend of breading, stabilisers, leavening agents, flavours, emulsifiers and preservatives, which marks them as ultra‑processed; the label lists the additives E202 (potassium sorbate), E260 (acetic acid), E450 (diphosphates), E451 (triphosphates), E452 (polyphosphates), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides) and E500 (sodium carbonates).

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

With 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the nuggets add a modest amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so they should be consumed sparingly by diabetics; the 0.8 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still contributes to daily sodium intake, making the product advisable only in limited portions for people managing hypertension.

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

The product contains wheat flour, rye and other grains, so it is not gluten‑free; it includes chicken meat, chicken skin, whey and several animal‑derived additives, making it unsuitable for vegan or vegetarian diets; the recipe does not list any pork‑derived ingredients, but halal certification is not indicated, so halal suitability cannot be confirmed.

Côté Croc • 200 g

Nuggets de poulet x10

Meats And Their Products

Product Insights

Nuggets de poulet x10 are breaded chicken nuggets packaged in a 200 g refrigerated tray. They belong to the meat (poultry) category of protein‑rich foods. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 13 g protein and 1.7 g fiber but also 9.9 g fat, 1.6 g saturated fat, 0.8 g salt and contains several additives (E202, E260, E450, E451, E452, E471, E500) and allergens (gluten, milk, traces of celery and eggs).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal206 kcal

Fat9.9 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average chicken‑nugget products, these nuggets are lower in fat (9.9 g vs 14.1 g), saturated fat (1.6 g vs 4.9 g) and salt (0.8 g vs 2.9 g), higher in fiber (1.7 g vs 0.6 g), but provide less protein (13 g vs 17.8 g) and slightly more sugar (1.6 g vs 1.4 g).

Ingredients

Eau ; viande de poulet 27 % (origine : France) ; farines de blé, seigle et riz ; peau de poulet ; protéines et protéines texturées de blé ; amidon et amidon modifié de blé ; fibres et amidon de pois ; stabilisants : E451, E452 ; arômes naturels ; sel ; poudres à lever : E450, E500 ; dextrose ; arôme naturel de poivre ; huile de tournesol ; poudre de lactosérum ; sucre et sucre caramélisé ; extrait de chicorée ; émulsifiant : E471 ; correcteur d'acidité : acide acétique ; levure ; conservateur : E202. Huile de tournesol. Pourcentages exprimés à la mise en oeuvre avant friture. Traces de céleri, œufs et autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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