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

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it includes several industrially added ingredients such as refined sugar, a lecithin-based emulsifier (E322i), and a natural vanilla flavouring, in addition to processed components like dark chocolate and skimmed milk powder, all of which go beyond minimally processed dairy desserts.

How does the sugar and salt content in Riz au lait Chocolat affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 13.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the pudding can cause significant blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 0.21 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may elevate blood pressure, a concern for hypertension.

Is the milk in Riz au lait Chocolat a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Yes. The product contains whole milk (67.8%) and skimmed milk powder, providing about 2.86 g of lactose per 100 g and listed milk as an allergen, so it is unsuitable for those with lactose intolerance or milk protein allergies.

Nestlé,La Laitière • 460 g

Riz au lait Chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Riz au lait Chocolat is a refrigerated rice pudding with dark chocolate, belonging to the Milk and dairy products family of dairy desserts. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature and the presence of added sugar, salt, emulsifier (lecithin) and vanilla flavor. While it provides modest protein (3.3 g per 100 g) and calcium, it is relatively high in sugars (13.6 g per 100 g) and contains the milk allergen, making it unsuitable for low-sugar or dairy-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates20.5 g

Sugars13.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dessert puddings, this rice pudding contains more sugar (13.6 g vs 11.05 g per 100 g) but less fat (3.5 g vs 4.89 g), lower saturated fat (2.2 g vs 2.75 g), and markedly less salt (0.21 g vs 0.58 g), resulting in a lower energy content (128 kcal vs 131.5 kcal).

Ingredients

LAIT entier (67,8%), eau, sucre, riz de Camargue (8,5%), chocolat noir (2,3%) [pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant (lécithine), arôme naturel de vanille], cacao en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre, poudre de LAIT écrémé, sel.

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La Laitière

4 x 115 g