Why is Chili con carne et riz Bio classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrially prepared components such as cooked rice, rehydrated beans, concentrated tomato paste and a mustard sauce, plus added sugars and thickeners; the only listed additive is guar gum (E412) and the formulation also uses xanthan gum (E415) as a thickening agent, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the product provides a relatively low sugar load, but portion sizes can quickly increase total intake, so diabetics should monitor serving size. The 0.4 g of salt per 100 g contributes modestly to the recommended daily limit of 5 g, making it acceptable for most hypertensive individuals when consumed in moderation.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people allergic to mustard?

Yes. Mustard is listed as an allergen and is present in the strong mustard sauce component, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this product.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 300 g

Chili con carne et riz Bio

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chili con carne et riz Bio is an organic, ready‑to‑heat one‑dish meal classified under Composite foods and One‑dish meals. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A and falls in NOVA group 4, delivering 124 kcal, 2.6 g fat, 0.4 g salt, 2.4 g sugars, 7 g protein and 4.2 g fiber per 100 g, while containing mustard as a declared allergen. The organic label, low sugar, modest fat and high fiber are positives, but the ultra‑processed status, added thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum) and moderate salt level are drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat2.6 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates15.8 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this chili contains less fat (2.6 g vs 5.94 g), lower sugar (2.4 g vs 3.57 g), much less salt (0.4 g vs 3.55 g), fewer calories (124 kcal vs 174 kcal) and more fiber (4.2 g vs 2.08 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Riz* cuisiné 38% (riz blanc*, sel, huile de colza*), eau, viande de bœuf* 14% , haricots rouges* réhydratés 13 %, double concentré de tomates*, oignons*, poivrons verts*, poivrons rouges*, sucre*, sel, _moutarde_ forte* (eau, graines de _moutarde_ brunes*, vinaigre d'alcool*, sel), fécule de pomme de terre*, épaississants : gomme guar* et gomme xanthane, cumin*, piment de Cayenne*, paprika*. *biologique.

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