Why is Arroz tres delicias classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from several industrially prepared components such as pre‑cooked rice, cured pork, processed shrimp and an egg omelette, and it includes functional additives that stabilize texture, preserve freshness and add colour. The label lists five additives: colourant E120 (carmine), preservative E250 (sodium nitrite), antioxidant E316 (sodium erythorbate), thickener E407 (carrageenan) and stabiliser E451 (triphosphates).

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

With only 0.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the rice adds minimal glucose load, making it relatively safe for blood‑sugar management, but the 0.29 g of salt (≈1.2 g sodium) can contribute to daily sodium intake and may be too high for strict hypertension control if consumed in large portions.

Is Arroz tres delicias suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

The product is certified gluten‑free, but it is not vegan because it contains pork ham, shrimp and whole egg, all of which are animal‑derived. Consequently, it is also unsuitable for vegans or anyone with a crustacean or egg allergy.

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Arroz tres delicias

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Arroz tres delicias is a ready‑to‑eat fried rice meal sold at Lidl that combines white rice with pork ham, shrimp, peas, carrots and an egg‑based omelette, and is listed under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, offering 112 kcal, 1.6 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0.29 g salt, 0.7 g sugars, 4.7 g protein and 18.9 g carbohydrates per 100 g, with low levels of fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt but modest protein. While it provides a convenient gluten‑free option for those without egg or crustacean allergies, its ultra‑processed status and the presence of multiple additives (E120, E250, E316, E407, E451) may be a drawback for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal112 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates18.9 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for prepared rice dishes, Arroz tres delicias contains markedly less sugar (0.7 g vs 3.57 g), fat (1.6 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (0.5 g vs 1.94 g) and salt (0.29 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, while its protein content (4.7 g) falls short of the typical 7.16 g.

Ingredients

S echde anoz. Producto preparado ultracongelado. : 60% arroz Dlanco, iambre magro de cerdo (carne de cerdo, agua, fécula de patata, sal, azúcar, estabilizantes: trifostatos, carragenanos; antioxidante: eritorbato sódico; conservador. nitrito sódico, colorante: åcido carmínico; especias (cebolla en polvo]), zanahorta Juliana. guisante, gamba pelada cruda (gamba, agua, estabilizantes: trifosfatos, polifostatos, tortilla (52% huevo entero, agua, almidón de maíz, aceite de airasol. sal, concentrado de Zumo de limón, ajo en polv0, cúrcuma, pimentón). Conservación Conservar a to ATENCIÓN: Una vez descongelado, no volver a congelar Envasado en España

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