Why is Poulet tikka riz basmati classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It undergoes multiple industrial steps such as cooking, curing the chicken, mixing with processed ingredients and packaging for microwave use; the label lists two additives: E220 (sulphur dioxide/sulphites) used as a preservative and E415 (xanthane gum) used as a thickener.

How does the salt content in this meal affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 0.78 g of salt per 100 g (≈ 1.2 g per 300 g portion) the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium, which can raise blood pressure if consumed frequently, so it should be limited or balanced with lower‑salt foods for hypertensive individuals.

Is Poulet tikka riz basmati suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; it contains dairy (crème fraîche and coconut‑milk powder that includes milk), sulfite preservatives, possible gluten traces, and the chicken is cured with salt, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and halal diets, while its carbohydrate level (17 g per 100 g) exceeds typical keto limits.

Aldi,Asia Green Garden • 300g

Poulet tikka riz basmati

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet tikka riz basmati is a ready‑to‑heat microwave meal combining cooked basmati rice, seasoned chicken fillet, cream, tomato concentrate and spices. It falls under the Composite foods / One‑dish meals category, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). At 142 kcal per 100 g it provides 8.3 g protein and moderate fat (4.5 g) and salt (0.78 g), but its fiber is low (0.5 g) and it contains milk, sulfites and the additives E220 (sulphur dioxide) and E415 (xanthane gum).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal142 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal averages, this chicken tikka basmati contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but offers more protein while providing lower fiber and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Riz basmati cuit 43 % (eau, riz basmati), émincé de filet de poulet traité en salaison cuit et rôti 28,3 % [filet de poulet 26,3 % (origine : UE), eau, amidon, sel, dextrose], eau, crème fraîche, double concentré de tomate, huile de tournesol, raisin sec 1,6% [raisins secs, huile de tournesol, conservateur: anhydride sulfureux (sulfites)], lait de noix de coco en poudre (contient lait), oignon, sucre, sel, épices 0,2% (coriandre, curcuma, cardamome, poivre, cumin, cannelle, gingembre, fenugrec, muscade, girofle, piment, fenouil, paprika), ail, coriandre, épaississant: gomme xanthane. Peut contenir des traces de céréales contenant du gluten, œuf, poisson, céleri, moutarde, crustacés, soja, graines de sésame, fruits à coques, mollusques.

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