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

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as cooked rice, smoked ham, omelette, and sauces, and it includes three food‑grade additives: sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative, sodium erythorbate (E316) as an antioxidant, and xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Riz cantonais affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the product has a low sugar impact for diabetics, but its 1.2 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and can contribute to higher sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should limit portion size and balance it with low‑salt foods.

Is the sesame oil in Riz cantonais a concern for people with a sesame allergy?

Yes, the product lists sesame oil as an ingredient, so anyone allergic to sesame should avoid this meal.

Sans marque • 300 g

Riz cantonais

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riz cantonais is a ready-to-heat one-dish meal classified under the Composite foods group, sold in a plastic tray with protective gas. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that contains added sugars, sodium nitrite, sodium erythorbate and xanthan gum. While it provides modest protein (5.2 g per 100 g) and lower than average sugar, fat and salt, it also includes allergens (egg, wheat, sesame) and a relatively high salt level (1.2 g per 100 g), which may be a drawback for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal148 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑rice category, this Cantonese rice contains less sugar (1.9 g vs 3.57 g), less fat (4.5 g vs 5.94 g) and less salt (1.2 g vs 3.55 g), but also provides lower protein (5.2 g vs 7.16 g) and fewer calories (148 kcal vs 174.6 kcal).

Ingredients

Riz cuit 47% (eau, riz), oignon 10%, jambon cuit standard fumé 9% (jambon de porc, eau, sirop de glucose, sel, dextrose, arômes naturels, antioxydant : érythorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium), omelette 9% (_oeuf_ entier, eau, farine de _blé_, jus de citron, sel, épaississant : gomme xanthane, curcuma, poivre), carotte 7%, petits pois 6%, huile de tournesol, champignon noir 3%, sucre, sel, huile de _sésame_ grillé, poivre

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