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

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation includes refined ingredients such as glucose syrup, added sugars, a synthetic emulsifier (E471) and a caramel colour (E160b), which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this rice pudding affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 15.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and therefore should be limited for people with diabetes; its 0.19 g of salt per 100 g is low, so it poses minimal concern for hypertension but the high sugar remains the main issue.

Is the milk in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant or dairy‑allergic consumers?

The pudding contains whole milk and cream, providing about 65 % milk content, so it is unsuitable for anyone allergic to milk and may cause discomfort for lactose‑intolerant individuals unless they use lactase supplements.

Nestlé, La Laitière • 920 gram

Riz au lait saveur vanille

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Nestlé La Laitière’s vanilla‑flavored rice pudding is a refrigerated dairy dessert made primarily from whole milk, rice and cream. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added glucose syrup, sugar, emulsifier (E471) and a caramel colour (E160b), while delivering 15.8 g of sugars per 100 g, moderate fat (3.3 g) and low salt (0.19 g). The product is scored B on the Eco‑score, comes in a plastic pot with a cardboard sleeve, and lists milk as an allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal144 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates25.6 g

Sugars15.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average rice‑pudding category, this pudding contains about 44 % more sugar (15.8 g vs 11.05 g per 100 g) but less fat, saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

_Lait_ entier (65,4 %), sirop de glucose, riz (10 %), eau, crème (_lait_) (2,5 %), sucre, sel, émulsifiant (E471), arôme vanille, colorant (rocou).

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Paturages

500 g