Why is Saint Jacques MSC, riz noir au citron classified as NOVA group 3 and does it contain any additives?

NOVA group 3 indicates a processed food made by combining ingredients such as cooked rice, seafood and sauces; the product lists zero additives, so no artificial preservatives, colours or flavour enhancers are present.

How does the salt content of this meal affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.61 g of salt per 100 g (approximately 0.25 % sodium), the meal provides significantly less salt than the typical frozen entrée, making it relatively suitable for people monitoring sodium intake, though it should still be counted within daily limits.

Is the butter and skimmed milk powder in this dish a problem for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains butter and skimmed milk powder, both dairy ingredients, and the allergen label highlights milk, so anyone with a milk allergy should avoid it.

Picard • 350 g

Saint Jacques* MSC, riz noir au citron, duo de carottes

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Product Insights

The product is a 350 g frozen ready‑to‑heat meal featuring MSC‑certified scallops, black rice flavored with lemon and a duo of orange and yellow carrots, enriched with coconut milk and a touch of butter. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering 127 kcal, 5.9 g protein and 1.6 g fiber per 100 g, but contains moderate fat (4.4 g), saturated fat (2 g) and salt (0.61 g). The meal is labeled sustainable (MSC, French‑made) and contains dairy and shellfish allergens, making it unsuitable for those with milk or mollusc allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal127 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready‑meal (174 kcal, 5.9 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt, 3.57 g sugars, 23 g carbohydrates, 7.16 g protein, 2.08 g fiber per 100 g), this dish is lower in calories, total fat, sugars, salt and carbs, while its saturated‑fat, protein and fiber are slightly below the category averages.

Ingredients

Riz noir cuit 31% (riz noir 15,5%, eau), Noix de Saint-Jacques MSC sans corail 20% (MOLLUSQUES; Zygochlamys patagonica, origine: Argentine), carotte orange 14,8%, lait de coco 7,8% (extrait de noix de coco, eau), eau, carotte jaune 6,5%, huile de colza, fumet de POISSON eau, arête de POISSON, oignon, tomate, fenouil, champignon de Paris, poireau, beurre (LAIT), carotte, sell, échalote, jus de citron jaune 1,2%, amidon de maïs, double concentré de tomate, miel, jus de citron vert 0,5%, LAIT écrémé en poudre, beurre (LAIT), zeste de citron jaune 0,3%, coriandre feuille, gingembre, coriandre, zeste de citron vert 0,1%, ail, oignon en poudre, sel, curcuma 0,01%, poivre. Peut contenir des traces de : gluten, crustacés, œuf, soja, fruits à coque, céleri, moutarde, sésame.

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