Why is Rice paella classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the product combines processed meat (chorizo), refined rice, added flavorings, preservatives and several food-industry additives. It contains sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative, paprika extract (E160c) as a colourant, turmeric extract (E100), caramel colour (E150a), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, smoke flavoring and a blend of herbs and spices.

Is this paella suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains pork chorizo and pork protein, and it is not halal for the same reason. It is not keto-friendly due to the high carbohydrate content from rice, but it appears to be gluten-free as no wheat-based ingredients are listed, although cross-contamination cannot be completely ruled out.

How does the salt content in Rice paella affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.76 g of salt per 100 g, the paella provides roughly 15% of the recommended maximum daily salt intake (about 5 g), which is moderate; hypertensive individuals should still limit portion size and consider it a modest contributor to overall sodium intake.

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Riz paëlla

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Rice paella is a ready-to-heat composite food and one-dish meal that mixes parboiled long-grain rice, pork chorizo, red bell pepper, peas, sunflower oil and a blend of spices. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that contains several additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), paprika extract (E160c), turmeric extract (E100), caramel colour (E150a), maltodextrin and modified corn starch. Nutritionally, it offers lower sugar (1.1 g) and salt (0.76 g) per 100 g than the average ready-meal, but its protein (4.1 g) and overall fat are modest and it includes processed meat, which may be a concern for health-focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal159 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this paella contains less sugar (1.1 g vs 3.57 g) and less salt (0.76 g vs 3.55 g) but also provides lower protein (4.1 g vs 7.16 g) while its fat level is comparable to the category average.

Ingredients

Riz long grain étuvé à la vapeur (80%), chorizo (6.0%) (viande de porc, eau, fécule de pomme de terre, herbes, épices, protéine de porc, sel, colorant (extrait de paprika), ail, conservateur (nitrite de sodium)), poivron rouge (4.3%), pois (2.7%), huile de tournesol, double concentré de purée de tomates, sel, épices, assaisonnement barbecue (oignons en poudre, poudre de tomates, ail en poudre, sel, épices (paprika, piments rouges, coriandre), maltodextrine, amidon de mais modifié, arome de fumé, extrait de le (caramel ordinaire), origan), arôme naturel, extrait de levure, oignons en poudr ail en poudre, extrait de curcuma.

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