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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the recipe mixes several industrial ingredients, uses refined rice and includes five recognized food additives: sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative, sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, carrageenan (E407) as a stabiliser, xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, and silicon dioxide (E451) as an anti‑caking agent.

How does the salt content in Riz Cantonais affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.53 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium; a typical 250 g serving provides about 1.3 g of salt, roughly one‑third of the daily limit recommended for people with high blood pressure, so it should be consumed in moderation within a low‑sodium meal plan.

Is the sesame seed in Riz Cantonais a concern for people with allergies?

Yes, the dish includes toasted sesame seeds, which are a known allergen; consumers with sesame allergy should avoid this product as it is listed among the allergens.

BEN'S • 220 g

Riz Cantonais

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riz Cantonais is a ready‑to‑eat French fried‑rice dish classified as a composite food (one‑dish meal). It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, and contains five food additives (E250, E301, E407, E415, E451). Nutritionally it provides modest protein (4.4 g per 100 g) and low sugar (0.8 g per 100 g) but is relatively high in carbohydrates (27 g per 100 g) and moderate in salt (0.53 g per 100 g), while its fat and saturated‑fat levels are low.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal156 kcal

Fat2.9 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑rice product, Riz Cantonais contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, but more carbohydrates and less protein.

Ingredients

Riz long grain étuvé à la vapeur (82%), oeufs brouillés (5.1%) (œuf de poule élevée en plein air, lait entier, 2 eau, huile de colza, farine de maïs, jus de citron concentré, dans dev sel, épice), jambon (4.4%) (viande de porc, eau, sel, stabilisants (carraghénane, triphosphate de sodium), dextrose, antioxydant (ascorbate de sodium), épaississant (gomme xanthane), conservateur (nitrite de sodium)), pois (4.4%), oignons en poudre, huile de tournesol, huile de graines de sésame grillées, arôme naturel, sel, extrait de levure, ail en poudre. F G

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