Why is Poulet & Pâtes classified as a processed (NOVA 3) product and does it contain any additives?

The meal is a ready‑to‑heat composite dish that has been cooked, mixed and packaged, which places it in NOVA group 3. No food additives are listed on the label, and the additive count is zero, so the product relies only on its natural ingredients.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Poulet & Pâtes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the meal is low‑sugar and therefore acceptable for most diabetic meal plans, while its 0.58 g of salt per 100 g is well below the average for similar meals, making it a reasonable option for people monitoring blood pressure, though overall sodium intake should still be considered.

Is the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in Poulet & Pâtes a concern for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, Parmigiano Reggiano is made from milk and is listed as a milk allergen, so anyone with a milk allergy or significant lactose intolerance should avoid this product.

Toque du Chef • 280 g

Poulet & Pâtes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet & Pâtes is a 280 g ready‑to‑heat, microwaveable chicken and pasta meal from the Toque du Chef brand, sold at Lidl in France. Classified as a composite one‑dish meal, it carries a Nutri‑Score of B and falls into NOVA group 3, offering 8 g of protein per 100 g while keeping sugars low at 1.5 g, but its fat (6 g) and salt (0.58 g) are only moderate. The product contains gluten and milk, which may be problematic for those with sensitivities, and while the cream and cheese add flavor, they also contribute to its saturated‑fat content of 2.5 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal149 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates15.2 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, Poulet & Pâtes contains less sugar (1.5 g vs 3.57 g) and markedly less salt (0.58 g vs 3.55 g), while providing slightly more protein (8 g vs 7.16 g) and a comparable fat level (6 g vs 5.94 g) but higher saturated fat (2.5 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Eau, 19,3% pâtes alimentaires (semoule de blé dur, eau), 17,8% filet de poulet (Origine France), crème fraîche (lait Origine : France), 4% tomates, 4% poivrons jaunes, 3,8% courgettes, 2,6% Parmigiano Reggiano (lait (Origine : Italie)), huile de colza, farine de blé, sel, basilic, huile de tournesol, jus de citron, échalote, paprika, concentré de curcuma, persil, ail.

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