Why is Riz au lait saveur vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation includes added sugar, rice starch, a flavoring, and two colourants – curcumin (E100) and rocou (E160b) – which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar content in Riz au lait saveur vanille affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 14.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be consumed only in small portions or avoided by people managing diabetes; its low salt (0.17 g) is less problematic for hypertension but the high sugar remains a concern.

Is Riz au lait saveur vanille suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the pudding contains 78 % whole milk, making it unsuitable for vegans, while its high carbohydrate load (≈24 g carbs and 14.7 g sugars per 100 g) is not compatible with keto diets; the rice component is naturally gluten‑free, but the overall formulation does not meet gluten‑free certification due to possible cross‑contamination.

Milbona • 920 g (8x115g)

Riz au lait saveur vanille

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Riz au lait saveur vanille is a refrigerated vanilla‑flavored rice pudding that belongs to the Milk and dairy products group and more specifically to dairy desserts. Each 100 g serving provides about 134 kcal, 3 g of fat (including 2 g saturated fat), 14.7 g of sugars, 0.17 g of salt, 2.6 g of protein and 0.13 g of fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and placing it in NOVA group 4, which reflects its ultra‑processed nature due to added sugar, rice starch, flavorings and colorants (E100 curcumin and E160b rocou). The product achieves an Eco‑Score of A thanks to its low carbon footprint, but the eight‑pot plastic packaging is only partially recyclable, and the high sugar content and added additives limit its health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal134 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates23.9 g

Sugars14.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar desserts (sugar 11.05 g, fat 4.89 g, saturated fat 2.75 g, salt 0.58 g per 100 g), this rice pudding contains more sugar (14.7 g) but less total fat (3 g), less saturated fat (2 g) and considerably less salt (0.17 g).

Ingredients

78 % _lait_ entier (origine : France), 10% riz, sucre, amidon de riz, arôme, sel, colorant : rocou, curcumine.

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Carrefour

920 g (8 x 115 g)