Why is Poulet tikka masala classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

NOVA group 3 covers foods made from several ingredients that have been combined or cooked, such as sauces, oils and spices, which is the case for this meal; the label reports zero additives, so the product contains no listed additives despite being processed.

Is the presence of cashew nuts in this meal a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, cashew nuts are a tree‑nut allergen, and the product clearly lists them in the ingredients, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this dish.

Can Poulet tikka masala be considered suitable for specific diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The meal is not vegan (contains chicken and dairy), not gluten‑free (includes wheat flour), unlikely to be halal unless the chicken is certified, and is relatively high in carbohydrates, making it unsuitable for strict keto diets.

My Pie • 420 g

Poulet tikka massala

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet tikka masala is a ready‑to‑heat, one‑dish composite meal featuring chicken, basmati rice, vegetables, cream and spices. It delivers 134 kcal per 100 g with 7.1 g of protein, low sugar (2.3 g) and low salt (0.8 g) compared to typical prepared meals, but provides moderate total fat (6 g) and higher saturated fat (2.7 g) than average, along with 12.3 g of carbohydrates. The product holds a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 3, indicating a formulated processed food, and it lists several allergens including milk, gluten, nuts, soy and fish.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal134 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates12.3 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑meal category, this chicken tikka masala contains slightly less sugar (2.3 g vs 3.57 g) and much less salt (0.8 g vs 3.55 g), but its fat (6 g) and saturated fat (2.7 g) are marginally higher than the category averages of 5.94 g and 1.94 g respectively.

Ingredients

Viande de Poulet (21%) (origine: France), carottes (11,7%), riz basmati (11,2%), sauce tomate (purée de tomate, sel, huile de tournesol, sucre, plantes aromatiques, épices), crème UHT (LAIT), oignons, courgettes, NOIX DE CAJOU, ails, huile d'olive vierge extra (origine: Espagne), fond de volaille, épices tikka massala (0,2%), épices, farine de BLE. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant d'autres allergènes. Traces possibles de: OEUF, POISSONS, SESAME, MOUTARDE, FRUITS A COQUE, ARACHIDE, SOJA

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