Why is Riz cantonais classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from many refined ingredients that have been cooked, mixed and frozen, including processed ham, pre‑cooked rice, a fish‑based sauce and added flavorings; the only listed additive is E300 (ascorbic acid) used as an antioxidant, together with natural flavours and a small amount of salt, which places it in the NOVA 4 group.

How does the salt content of this product affect a hypertensive or sodium‑restricted diet?

At 0.65 g of salt per 100 g (about 260 mg sodium), the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium; while lower than many typical frozen meals, regular consumption could still add significant sodium to the recommended daily limit of 5 g salt, so people with hypertension should limit portion size.

Is the egg used in the scrambled‑egg component a concern for consumers with egg allergy?

Yes, the scrambled‑egg portion contains whole egg, which is a major allergen; the ingredient list marks it with the allergen symbol, so anyone allergic to eggs should avoid this product.

Carrefour • 900 g

Riz cantonais

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This product is a frozen ready‑to‑heat Cantonese‑style fried rice that combines Thai rice, cooked ham, peas, scrambled egg and carrots. It belongs to the composite foods / one‑dish meals group and carries a Nutri‑Score of C while being classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The formula is low in sugar and moderate in salt, provides 2.2 g fat, 5.2 g protein and 24 g carbohydrate per 100 g, but the relatively high salt (0.65 g) and presence of additives such as E300 and natural flavours temper its nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal576 kcal

Fat2.2 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar ready‑meal products, this rice contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g), less fat (2.2 g vs 5.94 g) and lower salt (0.65 g vs 3.55 g), but also provides slightly less protein (5.2 g vs 7.16 g) and a comparable amount of carbohydrates (24 g vs 23 g).

Ingredients

Riz thaï cuit 62,2% (eau, riz thaï), jambon cuit supérieur 10% (jambon de porc, sel, bouillon déshydraté (viande de porc et os de porc), arômes naturels (contient naturellement des polyphénols), antioxydant : acide ascorbique), petit pois 8,2%, omelette brouillée 7,1% (_œuf_ entier, eau, farine de maïs, sel, jus de citron concentré), carotte 5,1%, oignon préfrit 4,1%(oignon 3,7%, huile de tournesol), sauce de _poisson_ nuoc-mâm (_anchois_, sel, eau), huile de colza, ail en poudre, épices (coriandre, fenouil, anis, cannelle, poivre noir, clou de girofle en poudre). Viande de porc origine France. Peut contenir des traces de céréales contenant du gluten, céleri, moutarde et graines de sésame.

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