Why is Quinotto Champignon Parmesan classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what ingredients contribute to this classification?

The product combines several cooked and refined components such as pre‑cooked quinoa, sautéed mushrooms, diced vegetables, UHT‑treated whole cream, grated parmesan and a powdered vegetable broth, which together place it in NOVA group 3 for moderately processed foods; it contains no added preservatives or artificial additives.

How does the low sugar and moderate salt content of this quinoa risotto affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the risotto fits well into a diabetic meal plan, while its 0.6 g of salt is well below the average for similar ready meals, making it a relatively heart‑friendly choice for people watching their sodium intake.

Is Quinotto Champignon Parmesan suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free diets?

No; the dish contains dairy ingredients (whole cream and parmesan) and lists milk as an allergen, and it may also contain traces of gluten and soy, thus it is unsuitable for vegan, dairy‑free or strict gluten‑free diets.

Jardin bio, Léa Nature • 220 g

Quinotto Champignon Parmesan

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Quinotto Champignon Parmesan is an organic ready‑to‑heat quinoa risotto with mushrooms, cream and parmesan, sold in a 220 g plastic sachet. It belongs to the composite foods / one‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product. Nutritionally it provides 121 kcal per 100 g, with 3.4 g fat (1.2 g saturated), 0.6 g salt, 1.2 g sugars, 3.9 g protein and 3.3 g fibre, while containing milk and celery allergens and possible traces of soy, gluten and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal121 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this quinoa dish is markedly lower in sugar, fat and salt while offering higher fibre content.

Ingredients

Eau, quinoa* blanc 23%, champignons* (champignons* de Paris en morceaux 15%, champignons bolets* en poudre), carottes* en morceaux, oignons* en morceaux, crème* entière stérilisée UHT (LAIT) 4%, huile d'olive* vierge extra, bouillon de légumes* en poudre (sel marin, amidon de maïs*, extrait de levure*, huile de tournesol*, carottes*, poireaux*, épices*, plantes* aromatiques (CELERI), CELERI*), parmesan* (LAIT) 0,7%, persil*, purée d'ail*, poivre noir*. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de SOJA, GLUTEN et graines de SESAME.

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