Why is Buddha bowl tikka classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA 4 because the product combines multiple cooked ingredients, flavor blends, and is industrially frozen, which reflects a high degree of formulation and processing; however, the ingredient list shows zero additives and the label states "no additives", so the ultra-processed label stems from the processing steps rather than added chemicals.

Is the almond ingredient in this Buddha bowl a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the formulation includes almond (listed as "_amande_"), a tree nut, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this product.

Is this Buddha bowl suitable for a gluten-free vegan diet?

The product is fully vegan but it contains wheat gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten-free diet while still meeting vegan requirements.

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Composite Foods

Product Insights

This Buddha bowl tikka is a plant-based, ready-to-heat frozen meal classified in the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of B, falls in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed), and offers 4.4 g protein, 3.5 g fiber and low sugar (1.7 g per 100 g), but it also contains 2.8 g saturated fat, 0.44 g salt, almond and wheat gluten allergens. While it provides a convenient source of plant protein and fiber for vegans, the high level of processing and presence of allergens merit careful consideration.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat3.6 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average ready-meal, this Buddha bowl contains less than half the sugar (1.7 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.44 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, but its saturated fat (2.8 g) exceeds the category average (1.94 g).

Ingredients

Riz basmati cuit salé 26,4% (eau, riz basmati 10,3%, sel), lentille corail cuite au curcuma 18,1% (lentille corail 11%, eau, curcuma), carotte jaune 13,6%, courge butternut grillée 11,4%, eau, crème de noix de coco 6,9% (extrait de noix de coco, eau), oignon, épinard 2,4%, tomate pelée concassée au jus (tomate, jus de tomate), assaisonnement tikka masala 1,8% [eau, légumes (tomate, oignon, ail), crème de noix de coco, épices, huile de tournesol, _amande_ , amidon de pomme de terre, sel, plantes aromatiques], huile d'olive vierge extra, échalote, graine de courge 0,8%, farine de riz, pâte de curry jaune 0,5% (épices, huile de tournesol, oignon, eau, gingembre, ail, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, piment vert jalapeno), coriandre, _gluten_ de _blé_, purée de tomate double concentré, sel, gingembre, ail, cumin, curcuma, poivre blanc.

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