Why is Pasta Caesar Chicken classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 indicates that the product is made from several industrially processed components such as cooked pasta, marinated chicken, emulsified creams, and a smoked pork slice, and it includes additives like a flavoring agent (E14xx) and sodium nitrite (E250) used for preservation and color.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this pasta affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a minimal impact on blood glucose, making it relatively safe for diabetics, but its 0.75 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake; a typical 200 g serving adds about 1.5 g of salt, which should be considered within the 5 g daily limit recommended for hypertension.

Is the pork breast in this product suitable for consumers following halal or kosher dietary restrictions?

The product contains smoked pork breast, which is not permissible under halal or kosher dietary laws, so it is unsuitable for those observing these restrictions.

Youcook • 420 g

Pasta caesar chicken

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This product is a ready‑to‑eat one‑dish meal classified as a composite food, combining cooked pasta, marinated chicken, cream, cheese, pork, and vegetables. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed) and contains additives E14xx and sodium nitrite (E250), with allergens such as egg, milk, gluten, soy and trace celery. Nutritionally it provides 148 kcal per 100 g, modest protein (6.6 g) and low sugars (0.9 g) but its saturated fat (3.2 g) and total fat (6.9 g) are above the average for pasta dishes, while its salt (0.75 g) is well below the category average.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal148 kcal

Fat6.9 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates14.2 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical pasta dishes, this Caesar chicken pasta is lower in sugars (0.9 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.75 g vs 3.55 g) but higher in total fat (6.9 g vs 5.94 g) and saturated fat (3.2 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Pâtes cuites 42% (eau, semoule de blé dur, huile de colza), filet de poulet mariné cuit 9% (filet de poulet, amidon, sel, dextrose, huile de soja et/ou huile de graine de coton), crème liquide 9%, eau, crème fraîche, tomates, champignons, bouillon de volaille (bouillon de dinde et poulet, sel), fromage grana panado râpé (contient oeuf),oignons, huilde de colza,poitrine de porc fumé (poitrine de porc, sel, stabilisant nitrite de sodium, fumée),amidon modifié,plantes aromatiques, sel, poudre d'oignon fumé (oignons, fumée),sauce Worcester(eau,sucre,extrait de malte d'orge,pâte de tomate, vinaigre de vin, sel, hydrolysat de protéines végétales,vin,extrait d'épices),jus de citron concentré. Traces de céleri et de Soja

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