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

NOVA 3 denotes foods that have undergone processing such as steam cooking, addition of oils and spices, and rehydration of vegetables; the only listed additive is citric acid (E330), used as an acidity regulator.

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

With 0.62 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a moderate amount of sodium; individuals with high blood pressure should account for this contribution within their daily sodium limit of about 5 g.

Is Riz au curry et légumes suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, all ingredients, including rice, carrots, red bell pepper, sunflower oil, spinach, spices and citric acid, are plant-derived, making the product compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

Ben's Original • 220 g

Riz au curry et légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riz au curry et légumes is a plant-based, one-dish meal classified in the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups, offered in a 220 g aluminium pouch. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product with added citric acid (E330) as its sole listed additive. The rice provides 168 kcal, 3.7 g fat (0.4 g saturated), 1.7 g fiber and 3.6 g protein per 100 g, while its salt (0.62 g) and sugar (1.2 g) levels are moderate, giving it both nutritional benefits from vegetables and drawbacks from processed ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal168 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates33 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar meals, this product contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but higher carbohydrates and lower protein.

Ingredients

Riz long grain étuvé à la vapeur (81%), carotte (5,7%), poivron rouge (5,7%), huile de tournesol, épinards (réhydratés), oignons en poudre, sel, coriandre, épices, extrait de levure, grains de cumin, ail en poudre, acidifiant (acide citrique), curry en poudre.

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