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

The meal undergoes multiple industrial steps and includes additives such as sodium nitrite (E250) for preservation, sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, and bicarbonate salts (E500 and E500ii) used as leavening agents, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

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

With 1.8 g of sugars and 1 g of salt per 100 g, the product adds only modest amounts of carbohydrate and sodium, so it can fit into a controlled‑portion plan for diabetics and can be included in a hypertension‑friendly diet when total daily salt intake is monitored.

Is Riz cantonais suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No; it contains egg, wheat flour (gluten) and sesame, making it unsuitable for vegans and gluten‑free diets, and its carbohydrate level of 22 g per 100 g exceeds the limits of a strict keto regimen.

Intermarché,Agis • 300 g

Riz cantonais

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riz cantonais is a ready‑to‑eat fried rice meal from the Intermarché Agis range, classified as a one‑dish meal in the Composite foods group. It provides 151 kcal, 4.4 g fat, 0.9 g saturated fat, 1.8 g sugars and 1 g salt per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and falling into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), sodium ascorbate (E301) and bicarbonate salts (E500/E500ii). The product contains allergens‑egg, gluten and sesame, offers modest protein (5 g per 100 g) and a lower salt and sugar level than average prepared rice dishes, but its processing level and additive list may be concerns for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal151 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared fried‑rice meal, this product has lower sugar (1.8 g vs 3.57 g), lower fat (4.4 g vs 5.94 g), and lower salt (1 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, while delivering slightly less protein (5 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Riz cuit 55% (eau, riz), omelette 11% (OEUF entier, eau, farine de BLÉ, amidon de maïs, jus de citron, sel, curcuma), jambon cuit standard 9% [jambon de porc 6% (origine : France), eau, dextrose, sel, arômes naturels, antioxydant. ascorbate de sodium, conservateur: nitrite de sodium], petit pois 8%, oignon 7%, huile de tournesol, champignon noir 2%, sucre, vinaigre d'alcool, purée d'ail, sel, huile de SESAME grillé, stabilisant : bicarbonate de sodium.

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