Why is CHICKEN TIKKA WITH KALE & RICE classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrially prepared components – such as cooked lentils, pre‑cooked rice, a ready‑made tikka sauce, single cream, yogurt and a spice blend – that undergo multiple processing steps, qualifying it as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The only listed additive is E160c, a paprika extract used for colour.

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

With only 0.13 g of sugar and 0.001 g of salt per 100 g, the product adds negligible carbohydrates and virtually no sodium, making it suitable for blood‑sugar control and hypertension. However, its relatively high calorie density (119.7 kcal/100 g) and fat content mean portion control remains important for overall metabolic health.

Is the milk ingredient in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes. The formulation includes single cream and yogurt, both derived from milk, and the allergen label explicitly highlights milk; anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid this meal.

CHEF SELECT HIGH PROTEIN • 380 g

CHICKEN TIKKA WITH KALE & RICE

Composite Foods

Product Insights

CHICKEN TIKKA WITH KALE & RICE is a one‑dish meal (PNNS group: Composite foods / One‑dish meals) that delivers 7.8 g of protein and 2.1 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugars, salt and saturated fat low. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A but is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains added paprika extract (E160c) and several processed dairy components, contributing 119.7 kcal and 2.7 g of fat per 100 g (455 kcal per 380 g pack). The product also lists milk as an allergen, which consumers with dairy sensitivities must avoid.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal120 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar (0.13 g/100 g) is far below the category average of 3.57 g, fat (2.71 g/100 g) is lower than the average 5.94 g, protein (7.79 g/100 g) exceeds the average 7.16 g, and salt (0.001 g/100 g) is dramatically lower than the average 3.55 g.

Ingredients

43% Tikka Rice oked Turmeric Rice [Rice, Water, Turmeric), Cooked Lentils (Water, Lentils], Kale, Sunflower Seeds), 37% Tikka Sauce (Onion, Water, Tomato, Natural Yogurt k), Single Cream (Milk), Tomato Paste, Garlic Purée, Spinach, Ground Spices min, Coriander, Allspice, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Turmeric, Black per), Rapeseed Oil, Ginger Purée, Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Curry Powder [Bay ves, Black Pepper, Cassia, Chilli, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Garlic, m Flour, Salt, Turmeric), Salt, Lemon Juice, Low Sodium Salt [Potassium Chloride, Chicken Stock (Water, Chicken Stock, Chicken Flavouring, Glucose Syrup, Salt, st Extracts, Sugar), Nigella Seeds, Coriander Leaf, Colour: Paprika Extract), Tikka Chicken (92% Chicken Breast, Tomato Paste, Ginger Purée, Garlic Paste, sala Powder (Salt, Chilli, Fenugreek, Coriander, Cumin, Ginger, Cinnamon, Black oper, Mace, Star Anise, Turmeric, Basil], Colour: Paprika Extract; Yogurt (Milk), n Starch, Green Chilli Purée). Allergy Advice:

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