Why is Curry vert poulet avec nouilles classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrially processed components such as pre‑cooked noodles, coconut‑milk extract, a ready‑made curry paste and a fish‑sauce concentrate, and it uses xanthan gum (E415) as a thickening agent; this level of ingredient manipulation and the presence of a food‑grade additive place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.75 g of sugar and 0.18 g of salt per 100 g, the dish is low in both sugar and sodium, making it relatively suitable for diabetic and hypertensive eating plans, although the moderate fat and saturated‑fat content should still be considered for overall heart‑health management.

Is the fish sauce in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes; the fish sauce is made from anchovies, a fish ingredient, and is listed as a fish allergen, so individuals with fish allergies should avoid this meal.

Pvre • 400g

Curry vert poulet avec nouilles

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Curry vert poulet avec nouilles is a ready‑to‑eat composite food in the one‑dish meals category, containing chicken, noodles, coconut milk, vegetables and a green curry sauce. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, delivering 155 kcal, 7.3 g fat (including 3.5 g saturated fat) and 5.8 g protein per 100 g, which provides a decent protein boost but also a moderate amount of fat, while sugar and salt levels are low. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes the additive xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, and it lists fish (anchovies) and gluten among its allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars1.7 g

Fruits & Vegetables42.6 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average meals, this dish offers lower sugar (2.75 g vs 3.57 g), much lower salt (0.18 g vs 3.55 g) and slightly fewer calories (155 kcal vs 174 kcal), but it contains higher total fat (7.25 g vs 5.94 g) and saturated fat (3.5 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Nouilles cuites 44% (eau, blé dur, huile de colza, huile de tournesol), lait de coco 17% (extrait de noix de coco, eau), préparation de poulet cuit 14% (viande de poulet, eau, amidon, sel), courgette 8%, pâte de curry 4% (plantes aromatiques, épices, sucre, huile de riz, sauce de poisson (anchois (poisson), sel, sucre), sel, échalote), eau, haricots 4%, pousses de bambou 1%, jus de citron vert, amidon, huile de colza, huile de tournesol, poivrons 0,5%, plantes aromatiques, épices, sel, poudre d'épinards, épaississant: gomme xanthane. ALLERGÈNES : voir les ingrédients marqués en caractères gras. Peut contenir des traces de sésame, de soja, d'arachides et de fruits à coque.

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