Why is Indian style shrimp with red lentils and vegetables classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Although the label lists no additive codes, the product combines several processed ingredients such as cooked lentils, peeled raw shrimp, coconut milk powder, sodium caseinate, maltodextrin, refined oils and a fish stock, which together meet the criteria for an ultra-processed food and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 1.7 g of sugar and 0.33 g of salt per 100 g, the meal is low in both nutrients, making it generally acceptable for diabetic and hypertensive individuals when consumed in moderation, although total carbohydrate load and portion size should still be considered.

Is Indian style shrimp with red lentils and vegetables suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The dish is not vegan because it contains shrimp, dairy (yogurt, butter, milk powder) and fish stock; it is not keto-friendly due to the lentils and vegetables; it may be acceptable for many halal consumers if the shrimp is sourced appropriately, but it is not certified; it uses rice flour and contains no wheat, so it is likely gluten-free, though cross-contamination cannot be ruled out.

Picard • 350 g e

Crevettes à l'indienne, lentilles corail et légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Indian style shrimp with red lentils and vegetables is a frozen, ready-to-heat one-dish meal that falls under the composite foods (one-dish meals) group. It earns a Nutri-Score of A, delivers 8.1 g of protein and 3.1 g of fiber per 100 g, and contains low sugar (1.7 g) and very low salt (0.33 g, well below the average 3.55 g for similar meals). However, it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and includes allergens such as crustaceans, fish and milk, with possible traces of egg, peanut and celery.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal93 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates7.6 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready-meal, this shrimp-lentil dish has about half the sugar (1.7 g vs 3.6 g per 100 g), roughly one-tenth the salt (0.33 g vs 3.55 g per 100 g), and slightly more protein (8.1 g vs 7.2 g per 100 g) while achieving a Nutri-Score of A.

Ingredients

Lentille corail cuite 26,7%, queue de crevette crue décortiquée (CRUSTACÉS) 20%, eau, courgette 7,7%, yaourt nature brassé 1% de matière grasse (LAIT) 6,6%, carotte 5,5%, épinard 4,6%, tomate 4,6%, oignon 3%, poivron jaune 2,3%, échalote, lait de coco en poudre 1,1% [lait de noix de coco, maltodextrine, caséinate de sodium (LAIT)], fumet de POISSONS [eau, POISSONS, sel, huile de tournesol, vin blanc, fibre d'agrumes, oignon en poudre], huile d'olive vierge extra, beurre (LAIT), LAIT entier en poudre, jus de citron, farine de riz, ail, fibre de lin, huile de tournesol, sauce au POISSONS 0,15% (extrait de POISSONS (anchois), sel, eau), curcuma, coriandre en poudre, sel, basilic, cumin, gingembre, thym, cannelle, piment de cayenne. Peut contenir des traces de: œuf, arachide, céleri.

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