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

The product combines several industrially processed ingredients such as cooked rice, pre‑cooked salmon, refined vegetable oils and a thickened dressing; it also includes the food‑grade additives E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum), which are typical markers of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar and salt content in this salad affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the salad is low‑sugar and therefore generally suitable for a diabetic diet, while its 0.6 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and considerably lower than many ready meals, making it a better option for blood‑pressure management, though individuals should still monitor total daily salt intake.

Is the salmon in this salad a problem for people with fish allergies, and does the product contain other common allergens?

Yes, the salmon component is a fish allergen, and the label also lists crustaceans, celery, eggs, milk, mustard and gluten as allergens; consumers with any of these sensitivities should avoid the product.

Bonduelle • 280 g

Riz concombre saumon 280g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riz concombre saumon is a ready-to-eat one-dish meal that combines cooked rice, cucumber, sweet corn, salmon and a light dressing. It falls under the PNNS categories Composite foods and One-dish meals, carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group. The salad offers moderate protein and low sugar and saturated fat, but its salt level is moderate and it contains several allergens and the additives E412 and E415.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal137 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared meals, this salad has lower sugar (1.5 g vs 3.57 g), salt (0.6 g vs 3.55 g), saturated fat (0.6 g vs 1.94 g) and calories (137 kcal vs 174.6 kcal per 100 g), but also provides less protein (3.5 g vs 7.16 g) and fiber (0.5 g vs 2.08 g).

Ingredients

Riz cuit 45% (eau, riz 19%), concombres 14%, maïs doux 14%, SAUMON Salmo Salar cuit 7% (SAUMON Salmo Salar 7%, sel), huile de colza, oignons, FROMAGE blanc 0% de matières grasses 2% (LAIT écrémé pasteurisé, ferments LACTIQUES), ciboulette, pur jus de citron 1,5%, vinaigre d'alcool, MOUTARDE de Dijon, sel, épaisissants: gomme de xanthane et gomme de guar. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant également: gluten, céleri, crustacé, oeuf, soja, fruits à coque.

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