Why is Butter chicken et riz classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is built from many industrially prepared components such as roasted chicken pieces, dextrose, a thickened sauce and powdered skimmed yogurt, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; the only listed additive is E415, a xanthane gum used as a thickener.

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

With 3.3 g of sugars and 0.64 g of salt per 100 g, the sugar level is modest and the salt is well below the average for frozen meals, making it relatively suitable for diabetic or hypertensive individuals when consumed in standard portions, though overall carbohydrate and sodium intake should still be monitored.

Is the dairy content in this product a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the formulation contains fresh cream, butter, fromage blanc, and skimmed yogurt powder, all of which are milk derivatives, so anyone with a milk allergy should avoid this product.

Auchan • 0.3 kg

Butter chicken et riz

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Butter chicken et riz is a frozen, microwave‑ready one‑dish meal that combines cooked basmati rice, roasted chicken pieces, dairy‑based sauce and mixed vegetables. It falls into the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The product provides moderate fat (7.8 g) and saturated fat (3.4 g), low sugars (3.3 g) and moderate salt (0.64 g, lower than typical frozen meals, but it includes milk allergens and the additive E415.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal165 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical frozen meal, this Butter Chicken and Rice contains more fat and saturated fat, but markedly less salt, sugar and calories.

Ingredients

Riz cuit 41,6% (eau, riz basmati), morceaux de viande de poulet traité en salaison rôti 13,3% (viande de poulet 11,7%, eau, fécule de manioc, dextrose, sel), crème fraîche (LAIT), courgette grillée 5,3%, carotte 4,9%, oignon 4,9%, pulpe de tomate au jus (tomate, jus de tomate), eau, fromage blanc (LAIT), beurre (LAIT) 2,1%, huile de tournesol, épices 1,6% (coriandre, curcuma, cardamome, poivre, cumin, cannelle, gingembre, fenugrec, muscade, girofle, piment, fenouil, paprika), sucre, yaourt maigre en poudre (LAIT), double concentré de tomate, arôme naturel de paprika, purée d'ail, arôme naturel, sel, amidon, jus de citron vert 0,2%, épaississant : gomme xanthane. Traces éventuelles de céréales contenant du gluten, céleri, poisson, œuf, moutarde, sulfites, crustacés, soja, graines de sésame, mollusques et fruits à coque. Pourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette. Elaboré à partir de poulet origine France et de lait origine UE ou non UE.

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