Why is "Plat cuisiné individuel Riz basmati cuit, crevette et sauce au curry rouge" classified in NOVA group 3 and does it contain any additives?

It is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is a processed ready‑meal that combines cooked ingredients (rice, shrimp, sauce) without the extensive formulation steps that define ultra‑processed foods; the label reports zero artificial flavors, preservatives or other additives, so the product contains none of the typical NOVA‑4 additives.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this shrimp‑curry rice meal affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.6 g of sugar and 0.59 g of salt per 100 g, the meal is low in both nutrients, making it relatively suitable for diabetic and hypertensive individuals when portion‑controlled; however, the total carbohydrate content (18 g per 100 g) and the presence of added sugar mean it should still be counted within daily limits.

Is the shrimp in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies or other common allergens?

Yes; shrimp accounts for 25 % of the formulation and is flagged as a crustacean allergen, and the product also lists gluten (from wheat flour) and milk (from coconut‑milk powder that contains milk) as allergens, so anyone allergic to shellfish, wheat or dairy should avoid it.

U • 280 g

Plat cuisiné individuel Riz basmati cuit, crevette et sauce au curry rouge 280g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This 280 g ready‑made meal combines cooked basmati rice, peeled shrimp and a red‑curry sauce, classified as a composite food and one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and falls into NOVA group 3, offering 6 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates, low sugars (1.6 g) and low saturated fat (1.1 g) per 100 g. Nevertheless, it is relatively high in salt (0.59 g per 100 g) and contains crustacean, gluten and milk allergens, plus added sugar and coconut milk powder, which may limit suitability for certain diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this dish provides markedly lower sugar and salt and about half the fat per 100 g.

Ingredients

Riz basmati cuit 47%, CREVETTE décortiquée 25% (CREVETTE, eau, sel), pulpe de tomate au jus (tomate, jus de tomate), eau, double concentré de tomate, huile de tournesol, lait de coco en poudre (contient LAIT), échalote, citronnelle 0,7%, sucre, farine de BLÉ, pâte de curry rouge 0,5% [ail, piment rouge séché, citronnelle, échalote, poivre, galanga, pâte de CREVETTE 0,02% (CREVETTE, sel), zeste de combava, sel], amidon de maïs, sel. Soit 25% de sauce curry rouge

84%

35%

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