Why is Curry de riz complet et lentilles au lait de coco classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is a ready‑to‑heat convenience product that includes industrial ingredients such as maltodextrin, modified corn starch, citric acid (E330) and a food‑type additive coded E14xx, which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this curry affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and suitable for diabetic monitoring, while its 0.58 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and considerably lower than the average plant‑based meal, making it acceptable for blood‑pressure control when consumed in appropriate portions.

Is this product suitable for strict vegan and gluten‑free diets?

The curry is certified vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but the label notes possible traces of gluten from cross‑contamination, so it is safe for vegans but not guaranteed to be completely gluten‑free.

Carrefour, Veggie • 250 g

Curry de riz complet et lentilles au lait de coco

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Product Insights

This 250 g plastic‑packaged ready‑to‑heat curry combines whole‑grain rice, chickpeas, blond lentils, red bell pepper, pineapple and coconut milk, and is produced in France. It supplies 141 kcal, 5.5 g protein and 4.9 g fiber per 100 g, but also contains 4.3 g fat (2.2 g saturated) and 0.58 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. The product is organic, vegan and free from added colourings, yet includes the additives E330 (citric acid) and an E14xx additive and may have traces of gluten.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal141 kcal

Fat4.3 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average plant‑based meals, this curry is lower in calories, sugars, total fat and salt, offers higher fiber, but provides slightly less protein and a marginally higher saturated‑fat level.

Ingredients

Eau, pois chiches réhydratés 12,9%, riz complet étuvé 12,3%, lentilles blondes 10,2%, poivrons rouges 4,2%, coulis de tomates (tomate, acidifiant : acide citrique), lait de coco en poudre 3,4% (lait de coco, maltodextrine, amidon modifié de maïs), dés d'ananas, huile d'olive, sel, mélange d'épices curry et plantes aromatiques 0,5% (curcuma, coriandre, cumin, piment, poivre, fenouil, fenugrec). Peut contenir des traces de céréales contenant du gluten.

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