Why is Le Riz au Lait à la vanille sur lit au caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrial ingredients such as added sugars, caramel (sugar and water), natural flavourings, lemon‑juice concentrate and the preservative sorbate of potassium (E202); this level of formulation and the presence of a food‑preserving additive places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 13 g of sugars per 100 g, the dessert can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels, making it unsuitable for people who need to tightly control carbohydrate intake, such as those with diabetes, unless it is consumed in very small portions as part of a carefully managed meal plan.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains whole milk, cream and other dairy components; it is not keto‑friendly due to its high carbohydrate (13 g sugars and 22 g total carbs per 100 g) content; halal status is not declared, so it cannot be assumed compliant; and although the formulation itself contains no wheat, the label notes possible traces of gluten, nuts, eggs and nuts, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free.

La Fermière, Tarpinian • 320g

Le Riz au Lait à la vanille sur lit au caramel 2x160g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Le Riz au Lait à la vanille sur lit au caramel is a French‑made vanilla‑flavored rice pudding packaged in two 160 g glass pots, featuring whole milk, Camargue rice, cream, sugar, vanilla, caramel and a small amount of lemon juice and natural flavourings. Nutritionally it provides 151 kcal per 100 g, with 5.7 g fat (moderate), 3.8 g saturated fat (moderate), 13 g sugars (high), 3 g protein and only 0.13 g salt (low); it carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to added sugars, caramel, flavourings and the preservative sorbate of potassium. While it offers a creamy, sweet dessert experience for fans of dairy desserts, the high sugar content, moderate fat and the presence of milk, possible nut, egg and gluten traces make it unsuitable for low‑sugar, low‑fat or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal151 kcal

Fat5.7 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, this vanilla rice pudding contains more sugar (13 g vs 11 g), higher fat (5.7 g vs 4.9 g) and saturated fat (3.8 g vs 2.8 g), while its salt (0.13 g) is below the typical 0.58 g, resulting in a higher energy content (151 kcal vs 132 kcal).

Ingredients

Riz au lait 85%: Lait entier 71%, riz de camargue 11,5%, crème, sucre, infusion de gousses de vanille-fève tonka poudre (lait). Préparation au caramel 15%: eau, caramel aromatique (sucre - eau) 40%, amidon de riz, sucre, jus de citron à base de concentré, arômes naturels, conservateur: sorbate de potassium. Lait origine France. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, d'œufs et de céréales contenant du gluten.

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