Why is Dim sum aux crevettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from a long list of refined ingredients, including rice flour, wheat flour, multiple starches, sauces and flavorings, which places it in NOVA group 4 for ultra‑processed foods. It contains four listed additives: a generic “E14xx” additive, sodium lactate (E325) as an acidity regulator, citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, and xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener.

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

With 2.7 g of sugars and 0.87 g of salt per 100 g, the sugar level is below the average for frozen pasta dishes and the salt is considerably lower than typical processed meals, making it a relatively modest choice for blood‑glucose control and blood‑pressure management, though the overall carbohydrate load (31 g) should still be counted in a diabetic meal plan.

Is the shrimp in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes. The primary ingredient is shrimp (crustaceans), which is a major allergen, and the label explicitly lists crustaceans among the allergens, so anyone with a shellfish allergy should avoid this product.

Picard • 220 g

Dim sum aux crevettes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Dim sum aux crevettes is a frozen Vietnamese‑style shrimp ravioli sold by Picard, belonging to the composite foods and one‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA group 4, with moderate fat (5.3 g), low saturated fat (0.9 g), low sugars (2.7 g) but a relatively high carbohydrate load (31 g) and modest protein (3.6 g) per 100 g. The product contains crustaceans, gluten, soy and molluscs and includes four food additives (E14xx, sodium lactate (E325), citric acid (E330) and xanthan gum (E415)).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal185 kcal

Fat5.3 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pasta dish, this dim sum has slightly less fat, about half the saturated fat and far less salt, but provides more carbohydrates and roughly half the protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Dim sum à la crevette 90% (_Crevette_ (_crustacés_) crue 20,2 %, farine de riz 18,8 %, eau, carotte, oignon frit à l'huile de _soja_, igname, huile de _soja_, amidon de pomme de terre, amidon transformé de maïs, farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), oignon, coriandre, ciboule, échalote frite à l'huile de _soja_, ail, sucre de canne, sauce huître (eau, sucre, sauce _soja_ (eau, graine de _soja_, _blé_ (_gluten_), sel), sel, amidon transformé de tapioca, correcteur d'acidité : lactate de sodium, épaississant : gomme xanthane, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme naturel d'huître (mollusques), extrait naturel d'huître (mollusques)), sel, sauce _soja_ (sauce _soja_ (eau, graine de _soja_, _blé_ (_gluten_), sel), eau, sirop de fructose de tapioca, sel), gingembre, poivre), Sauce _soja_ 10% (eau, sauce _soja_ 21,8 % (sauce soja (eau, graine de soja, _blé_ (_gluten_), sel), eau, sirop de fructose de tapioca sel), sucre de canne, vinaigre de riz, sauce pimentée (eau, piment, ail, sucre, vinaigre, amidon transformé de tapioca, sel), piment, amidon transformé de maïs, ail, sel).

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