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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it is a pre-cooked, ready-to-eat meal that includes industrial ingredients such as refined oils, a vinegar dressing and added thickeners. The listed additives are guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415) used as stabilizers, plus a natural flavouring.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1 g of sugar per 100 g, the salad adds minimal glucose load, making it suitable for most diabetic meal plans, but the 0.75 g of salt per 100 g contributes a moderate amount of sodium and should be considered within daily limits for hypertension, especially when combined with other salty foods.

Is the tuna in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the salad contains 7 % tuna (Listao) and lists fish among its declared allergens, so anyone with a fish or seafood allergy should avoid this product.

Bonduelle • 320 g

Riz provencal

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riz provencal is a ready-to-eat rice salad that belongs to the Composite foods and One-dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of additives such as guar gum, xanthan gum and a natural flavouring. While the salad provides tuna protein, vegetables and a low sugar content, it also contains moderate salt, added oils and several allergens (fish, crustaceans, eggs, milk, celery, mustard, gluten, nuts and soy).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal132 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Per 100 g it contains 1 g of sugar, 0.5 g of saturated fat and 0.75 g of salt - well below the typical prepared rice salad averages of 3.57 g sugar, 1.94 g saturated fat and 3.55 g salt - while its protein (4 g) and total fat are also lower than the category norms.

Ingredients

Riz cuit 51% (eau, riz 22%), tomates 11%, THON Listao au naturel 7% (THON Listao 6,5%, eau, sel), olives noires 4%, petits pois doux, maïs doux 4%, poivrons, eau, huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, huile d'olive vierge extra, basilic 0,8%, MOUTARDE de Dijon, sel, épaississants : gomme de guar et gomme de xanthane, arôme naturel. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant également : gluten, lait, oeuf, céleri, crustacé, soja, fruits à coque.

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