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Couscous légumes poulet semoule de blé et merguez - U - 450 g

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Couscous légumes poulet semoule de blé et merguez - U - 450 g

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Barcode: 3256226756734 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 450 g

Packaging: Fresh

Brands: U

Categories: Meats and their products, Meals, Meals with meat, Savory semolina dishes, Beef dishes, Poultry meals, Prepared couscous, Meals with chicken

Labels, certifications, awards: FSC

Stores: Magasins U

Countries where sold: France

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Ingredients

34 ingredients

: Eau, mélange de légumes 22% (carotte, courgette, navet, pois chiche, CELERI branche), haut de cuisse de poulet (origine : France) 20%, semoule de BLE dur 15%, merguez précuite 7% [viande de boeuf (origine : France) 6%, gras de boeuf (origine : France), épices et plantes aromatiques, sel, dextrose, LACTOSE, colorant : rouge de betterave, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, arômes naturels, conservateur : nitrite de sodium], huile de tournesol, double concentré de tomate, raisin sec 1% (raisin, huile de coton), sel, arôme naturel de paprika, épices et plantes aromatiques, arôme naturel, épaississant : gomme xanthane.

Allergens: Celery, Gluten, Milk

Food processing

Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E162 - Beetroot red

Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Dextrose

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Lactose

Ingredient: Thickener
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods

Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra processed foods

The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

→ Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

E162 - Beetroot red

Betanin: Betanin, or Beetroot Red, is a red glycosidic food dye obtained from beets; its aglycone, obtained by hydrolyzing away the glucose molecule, is betanidin. As a food additive, its E number is E162. The color of betanin depends on pH; between four and five it is bright bluish-red, becoming blue-violet as the pH increases. Once the pH reaches alkaline levels betanin degrades by hydrolysis, resulting in a yellow-brown color. Betanin is a betalain pigment, together with isobetanin, probetanin, and neobetanin. Other pigments contained in beet are indicaxanthin and vulgaxanthins.
Source: Wikipedia

E250 - Sodium nitrite

Sodium nitrite: Sodium nitrite is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO2. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic. It is a useful precursor to a variety of organic compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive to prevent botulism. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.Nitrate or nitrite -ingested- under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation has been classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans" by International Agency for Research on Cancer -IARC-.
Source: Wikipedia

E301 - Sodium ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate: Sodium ascorbate is one of a number of mineral salts of ascorbic acid -vitamin C-. The molecular formula of this chemical compound is C6H7NaO6. As the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, it is known as a mineral ascorbate. It has not been demonstrated to be more bioavailable than any other form of vitamin C supplement.Sodium ascorbate normally provides 131 mg of sodium per 1‚000 mg of ascorbic acid -1‚000 mg of sodium ascorbate contains 889 mg of ascorbic acid and 111 mg of sodium-. As a food additive, it has the E number E301 and is used as an antioxidant and an acidity regulator. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU, USA, and Australia and New Zealand.In in vitro studies, sodium ascorbate has been found to produce cytotoxic effects in various malignant cell lines, which include melanoma cells that are particularly susceptible.
Source: Wikipedia

E415 - Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

Ingredients analysis

May contain palm oil

Ingredients that may contain palm oil: Beef fat

Non-vegan

Non-vegan ingredients: fr:Haut de cuisse de poulet, Merguez, Beef meat, Beef fat, Lactose

Non-vegetarian

Non-vegetarian ingredients: fr:Haut de cuisse de poulet, Merguez, Beef meat, Beef fat

The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Eau, mélange de légumes 22% (carotte, courgette, navet, pois chiche, CELERI branche), haut de cuisse de poulet 20%, semoule de BLE dur 15%, merguez 7% (viande de boeuf 6%, gras de boeuf, épices et plantes aromatiques, sel, dextrose, LACTOSE, colorant (rouge de betterave), antioxydant (ascorbate de sodium), arômes naturels, conservateur (nitrite de sodium)), huile de tournesol, double concentré de tomate, raisin sec 1% (raisin, huile de coton), sel, arôme naturel de paprika, épices et plantes aromatiques, arôme naturel, épaississant (gomme xanthane)
Eau -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 22 - percent_max: 33

mélange de légumes -> en:vegetable-blend - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 22 - percent: 22 - percent_max: 22

carotte -> en:carrot - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20009 - percent_min: 4.4 - percent_max: 22

courgette -> en:courgette - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20020 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11

navet -> en:turnip - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20064 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.33333333333333

pois chiche -> en:chickpea - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20532 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5.5

CELERI branche -> en:celery-stalk - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20023 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 4.4

haut de cuisse de poulet -> fr:haut-de-cuisse-de-poulet - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - ciqual_food_code: 36005 - percent_min: 20 - percent: 20 - percent_max: 20

semoule de BLE dur -> en:durum-wheat-semolina - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9610 - percent_min: 15 - percent: 15 - percent_max: 15

merguez -> en:merguez - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - ciqual_food_code: 30150 - percent_min: 7 - percent: 7 - percent_max: 7

viande de boeuf -> en:beef-meat - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 6101 - percent_min: 6 - percent: 6 - percent_max: 6

gras de boeuf -> en:beef-fat - vegan: no - vegetarian: no - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0.111111111111111 - percent_max: 1

épices et plantes aromatiques -> en:herbs-and-spices - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.888888888888889

sel -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.444444444444445

dextrose -> en:dextrose - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.296296296296296

LACTOSE -> en:lactose - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.296296296296296

colorant -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.177777777777778

rouge de betterave -> en:e162 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.177777777777778

antioxydant -> en:antioxidant - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.177777777777778

ascorbate de sodium -> en:e301 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.177777777777778

arômes naturels -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.177777777777778

conservateur -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.177777777777778

nitrite de sodium -> en:e250 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.177777777777778

huile de tournesol -> en:sunflower-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17440 - percent_min: 1 - percent_max: 7

double concentré de tomate -> en:double-concentrated-tomato - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20068 - percent_min: 1 - percent_max: 6.6

raisin sec -> en:raisin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 13046 - percent_min: 1 - percent: 1 - percent_max: 1

raisin -> en:grape - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 13112 - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 1

huile de coton -> en:cottonseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17170 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5

sel -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.95

arôme naturel de paprika -> en:natural-paprika-flavor - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.95

épices et plantes aromatiques -> en:herbs-and-spices - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.95

arôme naturel -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.95

épaississant -> en:thickener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.95

gomme xanthane -> en:e415 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.95

Nutrition

Good nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 25
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 5

Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 7.9, rounded value: 7.9)

Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.4, rounded value: 1.4)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 25.75, rounded value: 25.8)

Negative points: 6

Energy: 1 / 10 (value: 661, rounded value: 661)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 2.3, rounded value: 2.3)

Saturated fat: 1 / 10 (value: 1.8, rounded value: 1.8)

Sodium: 4 / 10 (value: 380, rounded value: 380)

The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

Nutritional score: (6 - 5)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (7.5%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in moderate quantity (1.8%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in low quantity (2.3%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (0.95%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	Compared to: Prepared couscous
Energy	661 kj (158 kcal)	-2%
Fat	7.5 g	+74%
Saturated fat	1.8 g	+67%
Carbohydrates	14 g	-33%
Sugars	2.3 g	-2%
Fiber	1.4 g	-41%
Proteins	7.9 g	+10%
Salt	0.95 g	+24%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	25.75 %
Carbon footprint from meat or fish	312.8 g

Environment

Eco-Score D - High environmental impact

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→ The Eco-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Eco-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: C (Score: 42/100)

Category: Chicken, Basque style

PEF environmental score: 0.69 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 5.17 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	77.8 %
Processing	14.2 %
Packaging	2.3 %
Transportation	3.4 %
Distribution	1.3 %
Consumption	0.9 %

Bonuses and maluses

Origins of ingredients with a high impact

Malus: -3

Environmental policy: -3
Transportation: 0

Origin of the product and/or its ingredients	% of ingredients	Impact
Unknown	73 %	High
France	27 %	Medium

No ingredients that threaten species

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Malus: -15

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: D (Score: 24/100)
Product: Couscous légumes poulet semoule de blé et merguez - U - 450 g

Life cycle analysis score: 42
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -18

Final score: 24/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 2.7 km in a petrol car

517 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Chicken, Basque style (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	72.0 %
Processing	17.7 %
Packaging	3.6 %
Transportation	5.7 %
Distribution	0.7 %
Consumption	0.3 %

Packaging

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Transportation

Origins of ingredients

Origins of ingredients with a high impact

Origin of the product and/or its ingredients	% of ingredients	Impact
Unknown	73 %	High
France	27 %	Medium

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Couscous légumes poulet semoule de blé et merguez - U - 450 g