Why is Nouilles au poulet façon thaï classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA 4 because the formulation blends industrially produced pre‑cooked turmeric noodles, brined and cooked chicken, multiple sauces (soy, fish, tomato purée) and added ingredients such as dextrose, maltodextrin, sodium caseinate and citric acid (E330), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

At 2.7 g of sugars per 100 g the product is low‑sugar and can fit into a diabetes‑friendly plan when portions are controlled, but the 0.64 g of salt (moderate) contributes to sodium intake and should be limited by people managing hypertension.

Is the soy sauce in this product a concern for people with a soy allergy?

Yes, the soy sauce contains soy beans, which are listed as an allergen, so individuals with a soy allergy should avoid this product; it also includes fish extract, posing a risk for those allergic to fish.

Lidl • 900 g

Nouilles au poulet façon thaï

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This ready‑to‑heat dish, marketed as Thai‑style chicken noodles, belongs to the composite one‑dish meals family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the inclusion of processed noodles, brined chicken and several sauces. Nutritionally, it offers low fat (1.3 g), low saturated fat (0.47 g), low sugar (2.7 g) and moderate salt (0.64 g) per 100 g, with 6.3 g protein and 2.1 g fiber, yet the presence of added sugars, sodium caseinate and a fish‑based sauce may be concerns for certain diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal82 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates10.3 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal in its category, this Thai‑style chicken noodle contains markedly less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories while delivering slightly more dietary fiber and roughly the same low sugar level, though its protein is a bit below the category average.

Ingredients

26% Pâtes précuites au curcuma (eau, semoule de blé dur, 0,02% curcuma), 14% poulet cuit traité en salaison (filet de poulet (origine France), eau, dextrose, fécule, sel), 8% tomate, 8% carotte, 77 épinard, 7% poivron rouge, 6% carotte jaune, 5% petits pois, 4% pois croquant, eau, 1,8% crème de coco (extrait de noix de coco, eau), huiles végétales (tournesol et/ou colza), purée de tomates (tomates, acidifiant : acide citrique), 0,9% sauce soja (eau, graine de soja, sel, vinaigre d'alcool), jus de citron vert, sucre, échalote, oignon, 0,4% sauce nuoc mam (extrait de poisson, sel, sucre), 0,4% coriandre, ail, farine de riz, sel, 0,1% lait de noix de coco en poudre (lait de noix de coco, maltodextrine, caséinate de sodium (contient lait)), persil, gingembre, curcuma, citronnelle.

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