Why is Risotto au poulet classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is in NOVA group 3 because it is a prepared ready-meal that undergoes cooking, seasoning and the addition of thickeners, but it lists zero food additives; the only added substances are salt, water, tapioca starch, corn starch, and natural flavorings such as garlic puree.

How does the low sugar but moderate salt content in Risotto au poulet affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The absence of sugar makes the risotto suitable for blood‑glucose control, but the 0.65 g of salt per 100 g (moderate) can contribute to sodium intake, so people with hypertension should limit portion size or balance it with lower‑salt foods.

Is the dairy (creme fraiche and cheese) in Risotto au poulet a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes; both creme fraiche and cheese contain lactose and milk proteins, so the product is not safe for individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

TOQUE DU CHEF • 280 g

Risotto au poulet

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Risotto au poulet is a ready-to-heat chicken risotto that belongs to the Composite foods (One-dish meals) category. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed meal with low sugar (0 g per 100 g) and modest protein (6.2 g per 100 g), but it also contains moderate saturated fat (2.5 g) and added salt (0.65 g) per 100 g. The recipe includes dairy ingredients (creme fraiche, cheese) and added salt, which may be unsuitable for lactose-intolerant or sodium-restricted consumers, while the chicken, rice and mushrooms provide a source of protein and nutrients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal131 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this risotto has no sugar and considerably less salt (0.65 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (≈132 kcal vs 174 kcal), but its saturated fat (2.5 g) is slightly above the typical 1.94 g and its protein (6.2 g) falls short of the 7.16 g average.

Ingredients

plat préparé à la base de riz,d'émincés de pulet traités en salaison cuit rôti,eau, fécule de manioc, sel, destrose, crème fraîche, cèpe, fromage, champignon de paris, oignon, vin blanc, amidon de maïs, purée d'ail,sel, ciboulette, poivre.

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Toque du Chef

280 g