Why is Riz, lentilles à l'indienne veggie classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

The meal combines several industrially processed ingredients such as pre‑cooked rice, pre‑cooked lentils, refined sunflower oil and a magnesium chloride gelling agent used in the tofu; these processing steps place it in the NOVA 4 category even though no artificial additives are listed.

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

With only 1 g of sugar per 100 g, the meal is low‑carbohydrate and suitable for diabetic control, but the 1.15 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be considered in a hypertension‑friendly plan, especially when combined with other salty foods.

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

Yes, the tofu component contains soy protein, which is a recognized allergen; individuals with soy hypersensitivity should avoid this meal.

Bjorg • 220 g

Riz, lentilles a l'indienne veggie

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riz, lentilles à l'indienne veggie is an organic, plant‑based one‑dish meal from France, classified under the Composite foods group. It delivers low fat (2.5 g), low sugars (1 g) and a modest fiber content (3 g) per 100 g, but its salt level (1.15 g) is moderate and protein (5.6 g) trails the typical 7 g found in similar meals; the product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is marked as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The recipe is vegan, contains soy‑derived tofu and may have traces of gluten and mustard, so it is suitable for vegans but not for those with soy or gluten sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal43 kcal

Energy179 kJ

Fat2.1 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based ready meal (23 g carbs, 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt per 100 g), this product contains about half the fat (2.5 g), much less saturated fat (0.5 g) and lower sugar (1 g), while its salt (1.15 g) remains moderate and protein (5.6 g) falls short of the 7.16 g average.

Ingredients

Riz long* étuvé précuit 55% (eau, riz long* étuvé), Lentilles* précuites 17,8% (eau, lentilles*), Poivrons rouges*, Carottes* 7,5%, Tofu* (eau, soja*, gélifiant : chlorure de magnésium) 5%, Oignons*, Huile de tournesol* désodorisée, Sel de mer non raffiné, Curry*. Peut contenir des traces de gluten et de moutarde. *Ingrédients biologiques.

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