Why is Sushi Box Umeda classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled ultra-processed because its formulation includes refined rice, added sugars, flavorings, colorants and several food‑type additives; the listed additives are E100 (turmeric), E141 (green pigment), E160c (paprika extract), E260 (acetic acid), E262 and E262i (sodium acetate) and E330 (citric acid).

How does the sugar and salt content of this sushi box affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 8.6 g of sugar per 100 g, more than double the category average, it can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 1.9 g of salt per 100 g is classified as high and may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should limit consumption.

Is Sushi Box Umeda suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains raw salmon, egg yolk and dairy cheese; it is not keto‑friendly due to 25.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g; it is not gluten‑free because wheat starch and wheat grain are present; halal suitability is uncertain, while the fish ingredients are generally permissible, the product lacks halal certification.

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Sushi Box Umeda

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Sushi Box Umeda is a ready-to-eat sushi and maki assortment sold by Lidl in France, classified as a composite one-dish meal. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with six listed additives including E100 (turmeric) and E330 (citric acid). Nutritionally it offers modest energy (151 kcal per 100 g), low fat and saturated fat, but its sugar level (8.6 g) exceeds the typical sushi category average, and its salt content (1.9 g) approaches the high-salt threshold despite being below the sector mean.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal151 kcal

Fat2.7 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates25.8 g

Sugars8.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared sushi meal, this box contains far more sugar (8.6 g vs 3.57 g) while delivering less fat (2.7 g vs 5.94 g), lower calories (151 kcal vs 174.58 kcal) and slightly lower salt (1.9 g vs 3.55 g).

Ingredients

sushi : 78 % préparation à base de riz (riz cuit [eau, riz, huile de tournesol], sirop de fructose-glucose, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, vinaigre de riz, correcteur d'acidité : acétate de sodium), 13 % saumon cru (poissons), 2,9 % préparation à base de surimi saveur crabe (surimi [chair de poisson (poissons), sucre], eau, amidon de blé, poudre de blanc d'?uf réhydraté* , sucre, sel, arôme naturel (contient crustacés), colorant : extrait de paprika), algue Nori séchée, 1,1 % concombre, mayonnaise (huile de colza, jaune d'oeuf*, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, graines de moutarde, sucre, sel, épices), 0,8 % fromage frais (lait, crème (lait), ferments lactiques, enzyme coagulante d'origine microbienne, sel), Sauce soja : eau, 19 % graines de soja, grains de blé, sel, Préparation au gingembre : 63 % gingembre, fructose, sirop de glucose, sel, acidifiants : acide acétique, acide citrique, Préparation au raifort : eau, 17 % raifort en poudre, farine de moutarde, wasabi en poudre, colorants : complexe cuivriques de chlorophylles et chlorophyllines, curcumine, *issus de poules élevées en plein air, Traces éventuelles de mollusques, de céleri et Ge graines de sésame, Ne pas chauffer, Ne pas congeler, Prêt à la consommation, Laisser reposer les SUshis 20 minutes à température ambiante avant dégustation, Élaboré en France, Saumon (Salmo salar) élévé en aquaculture intensive en Norvege, Algue O www,lidl,fr/poissons élevée en aquaculture dans la Province de Jiansu, Chine, Non ouvert,

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