Why is Paëlla classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines many pre‑cooked and processed ingredients such as pre‑cooked chorizo, refined oils, and a blend of spices, which places it in NOVA 4. It contains three listed additives: the colourant curcumin (E100), citric acid (E330), and sodium citrate (E331).

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

With only 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and therefore acceptable for diabetic monitoring. The salt level of 0.87 g per 100 g is moderate; individuals with hypertension should control portion size to keep overall sodium intake within daily limits.

Is the shrimp and mussel content in Paëlla a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the recipe includes shrimp and two forms of Pacific mussels, both of which are recognized shellfish allergens, so anyone allergic to crustaceans or molluscs should avoid this product.

Toque du Chef • 350 g

Paëlla

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Paëlla is a frozen one‑dish meal classified as a composite food in the one‑dish meals group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 4, and provides 9 g of protein per 100 g, but also contains moderate fat (6.3 g) and salt (0.87 g). The product includes crustacean and mollusk allergens and three additives (E100, E330, E331), reflecting its processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal156 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen one‑dish meals, this paella contains lower sugar, salt and calories, slightly higher total fat, and notably higher protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

24,2% haut de cuisse de poulet (Origine: France), eau, 16,8% riz long, 5,1% poivron rouge, 4,7% moule du Pacifique décoquillée (mollusques), ,2% crevette (crustacés), oignon, 2,8% moule du Pacifique entière (mollusques), huile de colza, 2,7% petits pois, 2,59% chorizo précuit pelé (viande de porc (Origine France), épices, plantes aromatiques (piments, poivre, coriandre, girofle), sel, arômes naturels, ferments), huile d'olive, purée de tomates double concentrée, ail, 0,3% jus de moule (mollusques), sel, fécule de pomme de terre, arômes naturels, piment doux, paprika, curcuma, curry (mélange d'épices), poivre blanc, colorant: Curcumine, piment fort, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique, citrates de sodium

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