Why is Rougail Sausage with Creole Rice classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually classified as NOVA group 3, which denotes processed foods rather than ultra-processed (NOVA 4), and it lists no additives; its ingredients are cooked smoked sausage, rice, tomatoes, onions, various oils, spices and herbs.

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

With 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and generally suitable for diabetics when total carbohydrate intake is managed, but the 0.6 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be limited by people with high blood pressure.

Is the trace of milk in this product a concern for lactose-intolerant individuals?

The label notes possible traces of milk, meaning small amounts of milk protein may be present; lactose-intolerant or milk-allergic consumers should avoid the product or seek medical advice.

Fleury Michon • 300 g

Rougail Saucisse - Riz créole

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Rougail Sausage with Creole Rice is a ready-to-heat French Creole meal that belongs to the Composite foods, one-dish meals category (pnns_groups). It earns a Nutri-Score of B (score 2) and falls in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed but not ultra-processed dish, and it provides 5.1 g of protein, 22% fruits, vegetables and legumes and modest sugar (1.8 g) per 100 g. However, the product contains smoked pork sausage, 0.6 g of salt and 2 g of saturated fat per 100 g, and carries possible milk traces, which may be concerns for those limiting sodium, saturated fat, or avoiding dairy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal154 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average one-dish meal, this Rougail Sausage with Creole Rice contains about half the sugar (1.8 g vs 3.57 g) and one-sixth the salt (0.6 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, while its protein (5.1 g) is slightly below the typical 7.2 g.

Ingredients

Riz 44% (eau, riz, curcuma) saucisses fumées cuites 18% (viande de porc 17%, sel, épices, plantes aromatiques), tomates 10% (tomates, jus de tomates, jus de citron concentré), eau, concentré de tomates 7,1%, oignons 4,9%, huile de colza, farine de tapioca, huile d'olive vierge, gingembre, ail 0,2%, sel, thym 0,1%, persil, curcuma, sel fumé, piment 0,02%. Traces éventuelles de lait.

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