Why is Finesse chicken breast with curry classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes cooking, slicing and the addition of multiple food‑industry ingredients such as preservatives (E250 sodium nitrite, E261 potassium acetate, E262 sodium acetate), a stabiliser (E451 triphosphate) and an antioxidant (E301 sodium ascorbate). These formulations and the use of a flavored broth place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a low glycemic impact, making it relatively suitable for diabetes management. However, it contains 2.06 g of salt per 100 g, which is high and can contribute to increased blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should limit its consumption.

Is the chicken in this product a concern for people with a poultry allergy?

Yes, the primary ingredient is 84 % chicken breast fillet, and additional poultry components appear in the broth. Anyone allergic to chicken or other poultry proteins should avoid this product.

Herta • 100g

Finesse Hähnchenbrust mit Curry

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Product Insights

Finesse chicken breast with curry is a ready-to-eat sliced poultry ham marketed by Herta and sold at REWE. It provides about 101 kcal, 20 g protein, 1.9 g fat (0.7 g saturated) per 100 g, but contains 2.06 g salt, 1 g sugars and several additives such as E250, E261, E262, E301 and E451, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category. The product earned a Nutri-Score of D, reflecting its relatively high sodium and additive load despite its low fat and high protein content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal116 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average processed meat products, this chicken slice is much lower in fat, saturated fat and calories, and provides slightly more protein, while its salt level remains high relative to the category average.

Ingredients

84% Hähnchenbrustfilet, 12% Geflügelbouillon (Wasser, Hühnchenhaut, Hühnchenfleisch, Zucker, Salz, Maisstärke, Hühnchenfett, Zwiebelsaftkonzentrat), Salz, 1% Curry, Zucker, Konservierungsstoffe: Kaliumacetat, Natriumacetate und Natriumnitrit, Stabilisator: Triphosphate, Antioxidationsmittel: Natriumascorbat; Aroma.

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