Why is Crevettes à la piperade classified as a processed (NOVA 3) product and does it contain any additives?

The dish is prepared by cooking, mixing and packaging the ingredients, which qualifies it as a processed food (NOVA 3); the label shows zero additives, no preservatives, no colorings and no palm oil, so it contains no artificial additives.

How does the sugar and salt content in Crevettes à la piperade affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 1.9 g of sugar and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in both nutrients, making it suitable for moderate consumption by diabetics and people managing blood pressure, though total carbohydrates (14 g) and sodium should still be considered within daily limits.

Is the shrimp ingredient in Crevettes à la piperade a concern for people with shellfish allergies or gluten sensitivities?

Yes, the shrimp is a crustacean allergen and the recipe also includes wheat flour, which introduces gluten; individuals allergic to shellfish or who must avoid gluten should not consume this product.

Fleury Michon • 280 g

Crevettes à la piperade

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Crevettes à la piperade is a ready‑to‑heat, one‑dish meal that combines organic rice, bell peppers, tomatoes and Ecuadorian shrimp in a piperade sauce. It belongs to the Composite foods group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA 3 rating, indicating moderate processing without added preservatives or palm oil. Nutritionally, the serving offers low fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt compared with typical ready meals, but it also provides modest protein and fiber levels and contains crustacean and gluten allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Fat2.9 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this shrimp piperade contains roughly half the fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt and about one‑third fewer calories, while delivering less protein and fiber than the category norm.

Ingredients

Riz* 25% (eau, riz*), poivrons* 21% (jaunes et rouges), tomates* 21%, _crevettes_* 17%, oignons*, huile de colza*, petits pois* 2%, farine de _blé_*, sel, ail*, paprika* 0.2%, poivre*. *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Origine crevettes : voir à la l'emplacement de la date limite de consommation.

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