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

The product combines multiple processed ingredients, such as pre‑cooked rice, a flavored fish stock, preserved chorizo and a seasoning blend that includes rosemary extract (E392) and other natural flavorings, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the meal is low‑sugar and suitable for diabetes management, while its 0.66 g of salt per 100 g is moderate; individuals with hypertension should still monitor portion size but the salt level is well below the average for similar ready meals.

Is the fish in Paella royale a concern for people with fish allergy?

Yes, the recipe includes a flavored fish stock and powdered fish ingredients, so anyone allergic to fish or shellfish should avoid this product.

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Paella royale

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Product Insights

Paella royale is a ready‑to‑heat one‑dish meal containing chicken, mussels, vegetables, chorizo and rice, packaged by Lidl. It provides 141 kcal per 100 g, 8 g protein, low sugar (1.5 g) and salt (0.66 g) compared with typical paella averages, earning a Nutri‑Score of B, while its fat (3.5 g) and saturated fat (1.2 g) are moderate. However, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), includes additives such as rosemary extract (E392) and flavored fish stock, and may trigger allergens like fish, molluscs, gluten, celery, soy, milk and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal141 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates18.6 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal paella, Paella royale contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt while providing slightly more protein and fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

1 boîte de garniture 800g: Eau, 26% , poulet (origine France), 10% carottes, 8% moules du Pacifique, 7,5% petits pois, 3,1% poivrons, 3,1% chorizo (viande de porc (origine France), gras de porc, piment, sel, dextrose, plantes aromatiques, antioxydant: extraits de romarin, ferments), oignons, concentré de tomates, plantes aromatiques, sel, sucre, arômes naturels, fumet de poisson aromatisé (arômes naturels, maltodextrine, sel, poissons en poudre, plante aromatique), huile d'olive vierge, épice. Les pourcentages sont exprimés sur la boîte de garniture-1 coupelle de riz 200g - 1 sachet d'assaisonnement 0,8g: curcuma, piment doux, ail, poivre. Traces éventuelles de crustacés, soja, céleri, moutarde, lait et céréales contenant du gluten.

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