Why is Risotto ai funghi porcini classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The risotto is labeled NOVA 4 because it is made from many refined ingredients, includes processed cheese, butter and a vegetable broth concentrate, and undergoes industrial cooking and freezing; the only listed additive is E1105, a preservative/colorant used in the formulation.

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

With only 0.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the risotto is unlikely to impact blood‑glucose control, but its 0.84 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Is the presence of milk, eggs or celery in this risotto a concern for people with common food allergies?

Yes; the product contains milk (in Padano cheese and butter), egg‑derived lysozyme, and celery in the vegetable broth, so anyone allergic to dairy, eggs or celery should avoid it.

Picard • 300 g

Risotto ai funghi porcini

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Picard’s Risotto ai funghi porcini is a 300 g frozen ready‑to‑heat mushroom risotto that combines Carnaroli rice, porcini mushrooms, extra‑virgin olive oil, Padano cheese, butter and a vegetable broth blend. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, with moderate fat (6.5 g), saturated fat (2.5 g) and salt (0.84 g) per 100 g, low sugars (0.1 g) and modest protein (3.4 g), while providing 158 kcal of energy. The product is convenient but is ultra‑processed, contains the additive E1105 and allergens milk, eggs and celery, which may limit suitability for certain diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal158 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal risotto, this product contains far less sugar (0.1 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.84 g vs 3.55 g) but higher saturated fat (2.5 g vs 1.94 g) and lower protein (3.4 g vs 7.2 g).

Ingredients

Riz cuit Carnaroli 44%, eay , cèpes 11%, huile extra vierge d'olive, farine de riz, graną padano AOP (lait, sel, présure animale, lysozyme d'oeuf), beurre (lait), sel, oignon, bouilloń de légumes déshydraté (sel, fécule de pommes de terre, maltodextrine, léqumes děshydratés: oignon, carottes, céleri, persil, huile de tournesol, épices, extrait d'herbes aromatiques), persil, cèpe déshydraté 0,14%, ail, poivre." *AOP: Appellation d'Origine Protégée Produit élaboré dans un atelier qui utilise: gluten, sésame, soja.

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