Why is Long grain white rice classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The rice is parboiled, blended with vegetable oils and a pinch of salt, which places it in NOVA 3 for foods that undergo processing but retain their basic character; no artificial additives or preservatives are listed, only natural oils and salt.

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

The very low sugar (0.5 g) and salt (0.15 g) per 100 g make it a suitable carbohydrate source for blood‑glucose and blood‑pressure management, although its high total carbohydrate level means portion size should be controlled to avoid spikes.

Is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, or Gluten‑Free?

Yes, it is fully vegan and gluten‑free because it contains only rice, plant oils and salt, but it is not keto‑friendly as the carbohydrate content (≈30 g per 100 g) far exceeds the typical daily limit for a ketogenic diet.

By sainsbury's • 250g

Long grain white rice

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Long grain white rice belongs to the Cereals and potatoes group and is marketed as a vegan, plant‑based staple. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as a moderately processed food (NOVA 3), offering very low fat, sugar and salt while providing 29.5 g of carbohydrates, 2.8 g of protein and 1.1 g of fiber per 100 g. The product’s simple ingredient list – rice, a blend of sunflower and rapeseed oils and salt – means no additives, but the high carbohydrate load and modest protein content limit its overall nutritional completeness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal135 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates29.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar cereal products, this rice contains about 0.5 g of sugar versus 9 g, 0.5 g of fat versus 6.94 g, and 0.15 g of salt versus 2.96 g per 100 g, making it markedly lower in those components.

Ingredients

Cooked Parboiled Long Grain White Rice (98%), Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Salt.

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