Why is Cuisine riz et soja a l'espagnole classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is not ultra-processed; it is classified as NOVA 3, meaning it is moderately processed, and it contains no food additives, preservatives or colourings.

How does the salt content in Cuisine riz et soja a l'espagnole affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.97 g of salt per 100 g, the dish contributes a moderate amount of sodium; people with hypertension should limit portion size or balance it with low‑salt foods to stay within recommended daily sodium limits.

Is the soy protein in Cuisine riz et soja a l'espagnole a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the product contains textured soy protein, which is a known allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this dish.

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Cuisine riz et soja a l'espagnole

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cuisine riz et soja a l'espagnole is a ready-to-heat Spanish-style rice and soy dish sold in a 220 g plastic sachet, made with organic white rice, red bell pepper, textured soy protein, peas, sunflower oil and a blend of spices. It belongs to the Composite foods and One-dish meals PNNS groups, carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified as NOVA 3 (moderately processed), offering low sugars (1.2 g/100 g) and low saturated fat (0.5 g/100 g) but a moderate salt level (0.97 g/100 g). The product is certified organic, vegan and free of additives, preservatives and colourings, though it contains soy protein, which is an allergen for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal163 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average one-dish meal, this rice-and-soy dish contains about one-third the sugar (1.2 g vs 3.6 g), roughly one-quarter the saturated fat (0.5 g vs 1.9 g) and less than one-third the salt (0.97 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, while achieving a Nutri-Score B.

Ingredients

Eau, riz blanc* 30,4%, poivrons rouges* 8%, protéines de _soja_* texturées 4,8%, petits pois* 3,2%, huile de tournesol*, oignons* 2,4%, concentré de tomate* 1,4%, sel de mer, ail* en poudre, oignons* en poudre, curcuma*, piment fort* en poudre, safran*. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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