Why is 4 Fresh Tomatoes Stuffed with Pork and Rice classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 denotes foods that have undergone industrial formulations with additives, flavorings, or processing aids; this dish includes several such additives, notably citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, calcium chloride (E509) as a firming agent, and ammonium carbonate (E503II) as a leavening corrector, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed group.

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

With only 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and therefore does not pose a major glycemic challenge for diabetics, while its 0.93 g of salt per 100 g is moderate; hypertensive individuals should still monitor portion sizes to keep sodium intake within recommended limits.

Is the milk in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

Yes, the formulation contains skimmed milk and whole‑milk powder, both of which provide lactose; lactose‑intolerant consumers should avoid this product or choose a lactase supplement before consumption.

Maison Tino • 780 g

4 Tomates Fraîches Farcies et Riz à la Provençale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

4 Fresh Tomatoes Stuffed with Pork and Served with Provençal Rice is a ready-to-eat composite food (PNNS groups “Composite foods, One-dish meals”) that combines 37 % tomatoes, 32 % cooked rice and 17 % French pork together with dairy, egg and wheat ingredients. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of multiple additives such as citric acid (E330), calcium chloride (E509) and ammonium carbonate (E503II). Nutritionally, it offers 145 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (6.9 g) and saturated fat (2.04 g), low sugar (1.8 g) and relatively low salt (0.93 g), but its protein (5.7 g) and fiber (0.96 g) are below average for similar meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Fat6.9 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates14.8 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal profile (sugar 3.57 g, fat 5.94 g, saturated fat 1.94 g, salt 3.55 g, energy 174.6 kcal, fiber 2.08 g, protein 7.16 g per 100 g), this product contains less sugar, salt and calories but more fat and less protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Tomates 37%, riz cuit 32%, viande de porc 17% (origine France), concassé de tomate (tomate, jus de tomate, acidifiant: acide citrique, affermissant : chlorure de calcium), lait écrémé, chapelure (farine de blé, eau, sel, levure, correcteur d'acidité : carbonate acide d'ammonium), huile de colza, basilic, sel, huile d'olive, amidon modifié de maïs, œuf entier, double concentré de tomate, poudre de lait entier (lait écrémé, crème), oignons rissolés à l'huile de tournesol, ail sec, sucre, thym, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, poivre.

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