Why is Roast chicken breast classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the meat is cooked, sliced and seasoned with non‑natural ingredients; the label lists two food‑additive codes – E150a (plain caramel colour) and E392 (rosemary extract) – which are added for colour and antioxidant protection.

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

With only 0.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the product adds virtually no carbohydrate load for diabetes management, but its 0.5 g of salt (moderate) contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited by people monitoring blood pressure.

Is Roast chicken breast suitable for popular dietary regimes such as keto, gluten‑free, or halal?

The slice is high‑protein, low‑carb and low‑sugar, fitting well into a keto plan; it contains no wheat or other gluten‑containing grains, making it gluten‑free, and because the only animal ingredient is chicken (no pork) it aligns with halal diets, though consumers should verify the source of the added salt and additives for any specific certification.

Tesco Finest • 125g

Roast chicken breast

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Roast chicken breast slices from Tesco Finest are a ready‑to‑eat meat product made from British chicken breast, seasoned with sea salt, salt and a small amount of additives. The product belongs to the meat family (PNNS groups: Fish Meat Eggs) and carries a Nutri‑Score of A, reflecting its very high protein content of 27.4 g per 100 g and low levels of sugars and saturated fat. Nevertheless, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains moderate salt (0.5 g per 100 g) plus the additives E150a and E392, which may be a concern for those limiting sodium or avoiding certain food‑additives.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal134 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates0.1 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average meat products, this roasted chicken breast slice contains far less fat, sugar, saturated fat and salt while delivering substantially more protein and about half the calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Chicken Breast, Chicken Extract, Sea Salt, Salt, Colour (Plain Caramel), Chicken Fat, Yeast Extract, Cornflour, Antioxidant (Extracts of Rosemary). Prepared from 114g of British Chicken per 100g of Roast Chicken.

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