Why is MAGGI Papillotes Poulet Ail Oignon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because its ingredients are heavily reformulated, include added sugars, corn starch, sunflower oil and the colour additive E160c (paprika extract); the presence of processed flavorings, refined starches and the added colour place it in the NOVA 4 group.

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

With only 1 g of sugar per 100 g the product adds minimal carbohydrate load, but the 0.84 g of salt (about 0.34 g sodium) can contribute to daily sodium intake and should be used sparingly by individuals managing blood glucose or blood pressure.

Is MAGGI Papillotes Poulet Ail Oignon suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or other restricted diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is technically vegan, but it is produced in facilities that handle gluten, celery, eggs, milk, mustard and soy, and the label notes possible cross‑contamination, making it unsuitable for strict gluten‑free or allergen‑avoidance diets.

Maggi • 36 g

MAGGI Papillotes Poulet Ail Oignon 36g

Condiments

Product Insights

MAGGI Papillotes Poulet Ail Oignon is a 36 g dehydrated seasoning designed for cooking chicken, classified in the condiments and seasonings family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, reflecting its low sugar (1 g), low saturated fat (0.9 g) and relatively high protein (19.4 g) per 100 g, but the product is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The formulation contains added sugar, 0.84 g salt per 100 g, the colour additive E160c and may trace gluten, celery, eggs, milk, mustard and soy, which are potential concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal125 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates3.3 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical condiments, this seasoning contains only 1 g of sugar, 3.8 g of fat and 0.84 g of salt per 100 g, far below the category averages of 10.79 g sugar, 9.8 g fat and 10.32 g salt.

Ingredients

Ail 25,5%, pomme de terre, oignon 11,7% sel, sucre, panais, fécule de maïs, huile de tournesol, persil 2,2%, poivre noir, jus de betterave concentré, paprika, jus de citron concentré, gingembre, marjolaine, coriandre, piment de Cayenne, extrait de paprika. Peut contenir : CÉLERI, GLUTEN, ŒUFS, LAIT, MOUTARDE, SOJA.

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