Why is Riz et lentilles Ma Popote! classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 3 rating reflects that the meal is made from several processed ingredients such as parboiled rice, red rice and tomato puree; however the label states that no additives are used, so the product contains only its natural ingredients.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.8 g of sugar and 0.68 g of salt per 100 g, the meal is low in both sugar and sodium, making it a comparatively safe option for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure when consumed in moderate portions.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

All listed ingredients are plant based, so the product is fully vegan, but it may contain traces of wheat gluten, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free.

Lesieur • 220 g

Riz et lentilles Ma Popote!

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riz et lentilles Ma Popote! is a ready-to-eat plant-based one-dish meal classified in the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and is rated NOVA 3, offering low sugar (1.8 g), low salt (0.68 g) and high dietary fiber (4.7 g) per 100 g, while providing moderate protein (4.8 g) and modest fat (4.4 g). The product contains trace gluten, is packaged in a paper-like bag, and lists no additives, making it suitable for vegan diets but not certified gluten-free.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal153 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical plant-based meal average, it contains about half the sugar and salt, less fat, more fiber, but also lower protein and slightly fewer calories.

Ingredients

Eau, riz étuvé 11,3%, lentilles vertes du Berry 10,9%, riz rouge 9,6%, poivrons rouges 4,7%, carottes 4,6%, oignons 4,6%, tomates 4,4%, purée de tomates 3,8%, graines de tournesol 1,6%, huile de tournesol, mélange d'épices tandoori 1,5%, ail, sel, paprika. Peut contenir des traces de moutarde et de blé (gluten). CONTACTER NOUS Lesieur 11-13 rue de Monceau 75008 PARIS BONS LEGUME pour un apport en vitamines et mine

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