Why is Chicken Shawarma Salad classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad undergoes multiple processing steps, including cooking, seasoning, and the addition of a mint sauce that contains preservative potassium sorbate (E202), acidity regulator acetic acid (E260), stabilisers guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415), as well as ferrous gluconate (E579) as a colour stabiliser, which places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Chicken Shawarma Salad affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.2 g of sugar and 1 g of salt per 100 g, the salad is lower in both sugar and sodium than typical ready‑made salads, making it a relatively safe option for diabetes and blood‑pressure management when consumed in moderation, though overall daily intake should still be monitored.

Is the free‑range egg yolk powder in the mint sauce a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the mint sauce contains free‑range egg yolk powder, which provides egg protein; individuals with egg allergy should avoid this product despite the small proportion of the ingredient.

RAKU, Lidl

Chicken Shawarma Salad

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chicken Shawarma Salad is a ready‑to‑eat composite food that falls under the one‑dish meals category. It receives a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA group 4, providing 118 kcal, 8 g of protein, 3.7 g of fiber, 4.6 g of fat and 1 g of salt per 100 g. Nevertheless, the product is ultra‑processed, contains five additives (E202, E260, E412, E415, E579) and includes allergens such as milk, egg and gluten, which may be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal118 kcal

Fat4.6 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates9.2 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared salads, this Chicken Shawarma Salad offers lower sugar, fat and salt while delivering higher fiber and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sliced shawarma chicken breast (18%) (chicken breast, maize starch, salt, garlic granules, ground allspice, ground cumin, smoked paprika powder, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, ground turmeric, chilli powder, ground clove, ground fenugreek), cooked green lentils (17%) (water, green lentils), seasoned cooked couscous (13%) (water, durum wheat semolina, carrot juice concentrate, sunflower oil, mushroom concentrate, onion powder, salt, onion juice concentrate, black pepper), cucumber, grilled red pepper, yoghurt and mint sauce (rapeseed oil, water, spirit vinegar, sugar, free range egg yolk powder, skimmed milk yoghurt powder, salt, acidity regulator (acetic acid), stabilisers (xanthan gum, guar gum), preservative (potassium sorbate), dried mint, ground black pepper, natural mint flavouring), cooked red quinoa (7%) (water, red quinoa), lettuce, carrot, pickled red onion (red onion, rice vinegar, sugar, salt), baby spinach, black olives (olives, salt, stabilizer (ferrous gluconate)).

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