Why is Paëlla (chicken, mussels and chorizo) classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple industrial steps such as cooking, seasoning, and packaging, and it includes ingredients that are not present in the raw foods, which places it in NOVA group 4. The listed additives are sodium carbonate (E200), potassium nitrate (E250), sodium ascorbate (E301) and guar gum (E412); additional processing aids include dextrose, spice extracts and lactic ferments.

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

With only 1.5 g of sugar and 0.66 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in both nutrients, making it more suitable for diabetic or hypertensive individuals than many canned meals, but total daily sodium intake should still be monitored based on portion size.

Is the fish ingredient in this paella a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, fish is present in the flavoring component and the product is labelled with a fish allergen, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this paella.

Marque Repère, Côté Table • 1 kg

Paëlla (poulet, moules et chorizo)

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This Paëlla combines French chicken, Pacific mussels and Spanish chorizo in a ready‑to‑heat canned meal. It belongs to the composite foods and one‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with four listed additives (E200, E250, E301, E412). Nutritionally it offers 140 kcal, 8 g protein and 1.3 g fiber per 100 g while keeping fat (3.5 g), saturated fat (1.2 g) and salt (0.66 g) below typical values, but it still contains pork, fish and milk allergens and added salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal140 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned meals, this paella has significantly lower sugar (1.5 g vs 3.57 g), fat (3.5 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (1.2 g vs 1.94 g) and salt (0.66 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

1 box of filling 800 g: water , bone-in cuts of chicken meat (origin: eu) 26 % , pacific mussels or mussels 8 % , carrots 10 % , peas 7,5 % , red and green peppers 3,1 % , chorizo 3 % (pork (origin: eu) , pork fat , spices , salt , dextrose , spice extracts , lactic ferments , preservatives: sodium ascorbate, e250) , onions 2,1 % , double concentrate of tomatoes, spice and aromatic plants, salt, sugar, aromas (including milk and fish), extra virgin olive oil, thickeners: guar gum, carob seed flour, percentages are expressed on the filling box, 1 cup of rice 200 g, 1 sachet of seasoning 0,8 g: turmeric, sweet pepper, garlic, pepper, traces of gluten, celery, crustaceans, mustard and soy,

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