Why is Riz au curry et légumes classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

It falls into NOVA group 3 because the rice is pre‑steamed and the vegetables are cooked, rehydrated or powdered, which are standard processing steps for ready‑to‑heat meals. The ingredient list shows only natural components and the product is labelled “no artificial flavours, no preservatives, no colourings,” so no additives are present.

How does the salt content of this product affect a hypertensive diet?

The product contains 0.62 g of salt per 100 g, so a typical 250 g pouch provides about 1.55 g of salt, roughly 30 % of the World Health Organization’s 5 g daily limit. Consumers with high blood pressure should therefore treat it as a moderate‑salt item and limit the portion size or balance it with lower‑salt foods.

Is Riz au curry et légumes suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and there is no wheat, barley or rye, making the product both vegan and gluten‑free, although its carbohydrate level is high, so it is not appropriate for strict keto or low‑carb regimens.

Uncle Ben's • 250 g

Riz au curry et légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riz au curry et légumes is a plant‑based ready‑to‑heat rice dish that belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product that contains no artificial flavours, preservatives or colourings. Per 100 g it provides 167 kcal, 30 g carbohydrates, 3.4 g protein and 1.2 g fiber, offering low sugar and saturated fat but a moderate 0.62 g of salt and less protein and fiber than the average ready‑meal.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal167 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑rice meal, this product has lower sugar (0.9 g vs 3.57 g) and saturated fat (0.4 g vs 1.94 g) but higher salt (0.62 g vs 3.55 g) and more carbohydrates (30 g vs 23 g).

Ingredients

steamed long grain rice (80%), carrots (5,9%), red peppers (5,5%), sunflower oil, spinach (rehydrated) (1,4%), lemon juice, yeast extract, powdered onions, salt, coriander, spice, dehydrated onions, dehydrated garlic, cumin seeds, curry powder, ground cumin seeds,

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