Why is Gâteau de riz sur lit de caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dessert is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on multiple refined ingredients, added sugars, flavorings and several food‑grade additives. The label lists caramel colour (E160a), beta‑carotene colour (E160ai), xanthan gum (E415) and pectin (E440) among the additives that contribute to its processed nature.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 18.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert provides a rapid source of glucose that can cause blood‑sugar spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans unless portion‑controlled and balanced with low‑glycemic foods.

Is the egg ingredient in this dessert a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the product contains 4.7 % fresh eggs, and the allergen information flags egg as a potential trigger, so individuals with egg allergy should avoid consuming it.

Nestlé,La Laitière • 400g

Gâteau de riz sur lit de caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Gâteau de riz sur lit de caramel is a rice‑based dessert that falls under the milk and dairy products (dairy desserts) category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering low fat (1.6 g), low saturated fat (0.8 g) and low salt (0.11 g per 100 g, but a high sugar level of 18.5 g). The product contains allergens milk and eggs and includes several additives such as caramel colour (E160a), beta‑carotene (E160ai), xanthan gum (E415) and pectin (E440).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal132 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates25.9 g

Sugars18.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar dairy desserts, this rice‑cake contains about 67 % more sugar (18.5 g vs 11.0 g per 100 g) while its fat (1.6 g) and salt (0.11 g) are well below the category averages of 4.9 g and 0.58 g respectively.

Ingredients

_Lait_ demi-écrémé (69 %), sucre, riz (9.4 %), caramel (6,5 %) ( sucre, eau ), _œufs_ extra frais (4.7%), arôme, colorant (béta-carotène), amidon de riz, amidon modifié de pommes de terre, épaississants (gomme xanthane, pectine).

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300 g (2 x 150 g)