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

The product combines many industrial ingredients such as rehydrated durum wheat, roasted chicken pieces that are brined, vegetable oils, and a preservative (E202). These processing steps, plus the inclusion of natural flavourings, added sugars and spices, place it in NOVA group 4, which is defined as ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this tabbouleh affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and therefore acceptable for diabetic meal planning, but the 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, while lower than many ready meals, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Is Taboulé au filet de poulet suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

The dish is not vegan because it contains chicken fillet, it is not gluten‑free as it includes durum wheat semolina, and its halal status is unclear since the chicken originates from outside the EU and no halal certification is indicated.

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Taboulé au filet de poulet

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Taboulé with chicken fillet is a ready‑to‑eat, pre‑packed one‑dish meal (pnns_groups: Composite foods, One‑dish meals) sold in 500 g trays. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation; per 100 g it provides 148 kcal, 4.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 6 g protein, 1.5 g fiber, 20 g carbohydrates and 0.9 g salt, with low sugar (2 g) but a moderate salt level. While the meal offers a decent protein content and contains vegetables, the high salt and presence of the preservative E202, plus its ultra‑processed status, limit its healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal148 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared meals, this tabbouleh provides lower energy (148 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), less fat (4.5 g vs 5.9 g), markedly less salt (0.9 g vs 3.6 g), and slightly less protein (6 g vs 7.2 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Semoule de blé dur réhydratée 61 % , dés de filet de poulet rôti traité en salaison 8,3 % (filet de poulet (origine : hors UE) 7,6 %, sel, amidon de pomme de terre, dextrose, arômes naturels) , tomates 8,3 % , poivrons rouges 5,6 % , poivrons verts 5,6 % , maïs doux 2,8 % , vinaigre d'alcool , huile de colza , huile d'olive vierge extra , plantes aromatiques , sel , arômes , conservateur : E202 , épices, Traces de crustacés, œufs, poissons, lait, céleri, mollusques et moutarde,

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