Why is Poulet Basquaise et son riz classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is made from refined rice, pre‑cooked chicken, added dextrose, modified corn starch and several flavour enhancers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its label lists three additives: E14xx (a preservative), E160c (paprika‑extract colour) and E451 (a diphosphate stabiliser.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the recipe contains wheat flour and is marked with a gluten allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

Based on its ingredients, is this meal suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The dish is not vegan because it includes chicken, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, it is unsuitable for a keto diet because the rice and added starch provide high carbohydrates, and its halal status is uncertain as the chicken is processed with salt and additives that may not meet halal certification.

Marque Repère, Côté Table • 285 g

Poulet Basquaise et son riz

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet Basquaise et son riz is a ready‑to‑heat, one‑dish meal classified as a composite food that combines seasoned chicken with rice and vegetables. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 4 indicating an ultra‑processed product, and its nutrition per 100 g shows moderate protein (6.4 g) and low sugar (1.6 g) but a relatively high salt content of 0.91 g. The formulation includes wheat flour (gluten), three additives (E14xx, E160c, E451) and is not suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat4.1 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this product contains lower sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt, calories and carbohydrates, while also providing slightly less protein and fiber than typical dishes in its category.

Ingredients

Riz cuisiné 38 % (eau, riz, sel), viande de poulet traitée en salaison et précuite 28% (viande de poulet [Origine : France], eau, sel, dextrose, stabilisant: E451), tomates 8,3 %, eau, poivrons verts 4,3 %, poivrons rouges 4,3 %, oignons 2,6 %, olives noires 2 %, vin blanc, amidon modifié de maïs, triple concentré de tomates 0,8 %, huile d'olive vierge extra, sucre, farine de _blé_, sel, herbes de Provence, ail en poudre, paprika, colorant: extrait de paprika, piment de Cayenne.

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