Why is MAGGI Nouilles à Poêler Saveur Canard classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, egg and multiple processed ingredients, and includes the additives E150a (caramel colour), E330 (citric acid) and E392 (rosemary extract), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 1.7 g of sugar and 1 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and moderate in salt, making it relatively acceptable for diabetes when portions are controlled, but the salt amount may require caution for strict low‑sodium diets.

Is this noodle suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No; it contains egg and wheat gluten, so it is not vegan or gluten‑free, the carbohydrate content (22.6 g per 100 g) is too high for a keto diet, and the presence of duck and chicken ingredients means it is not halal.

Maggi • 119 g

MAGGI Nouilles à Poêler Saveur Canard - Sachet de 119g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a 119 g sachet of Maggi stir‑fried noodles flavored with duck and soy sauce, classified in the “Cereals” group of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A despite being a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed item, offering 3.8 g protein, 2.5 g fiber and low saturated fat (0.6 g) per 100 g. However, it contains moderate salt (1 g/100 g), three major allergens (egg, gluten, soy) and several additives such as caramel colour (E150a), citric acid (E330) and rosemary extract (E392).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal141 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates22.6 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for pasta‑type foods, this noodle has roughly half the fat (3.4 g vs 6.9 g), one‑sixth the sugar (1.7 g vs 9 g), less than half the salt (1 g vs 3 g) and only 141 kcal per 100 g versus the typical 353 kcal, while providing about a third of the usual protein (3.8 g vs 9.8 g).

Ingredients

Nouilles 85% (farine de BLÉ tendre, ŒUF), sel, sucre, oignon, carotte, colorant (caramel ordinaire), chou, extrait de levure, poireau, viande de canard 0,4%, viande de poule, poivron rouge 0,3%, extrait végétal aminé (BLÉ), correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique), piment, graisse de poulet, arômes (ORGE), sauce SOJA en poudre 0,1% (fèves de SOJA, BLÉ, sel), fécule de maïs, antioxydant (extraits de romarin). Peut contenir : CÉLERI, POISSONS, LAIT, MOUTARDE

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