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

The product is made from refined ingredients such as pasteurised sheep milk, processed rice and added cane sugar, and it undergoes industrial processing steps that place it in the NOVA 4 category; the ingredient list shows no separate additives, so the ultra‑processed label stems from the formulation itself rather than added preservatives or colourings.

How does the sugar and salt content in this rice pudding affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 9.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the pudding can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which requires careful portion control for diabetics, while the low 0.1 g of salt per 100 g is modest and unlikely to significantly impact blood pressure, though total sodium intake from all foods should still be monitored.

Is the sheep milk used in this product a concern for individuals with a milk allergy?

Yes; the primary ingredient is whole sheep’s milk, which contains the same milk proteins that trigger allergic reactions in people with milk allergy, so it should be avoided by anyone sensitive to dairy.

Biocoop • 120 g

Riz au lait de brebis 2x120g CC

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Riz au lait de brebis 2x120g CC is an organic, fair‑trade frozen rice pudding made with pasteurised whole sheep’s milk, white Camargue rice and brown cane sugar, classed in the Milk and dairy products / Dairy desserts group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is considered a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, containing added sugar and a high proportion of saturated fat (4 g per 100 g) and calories (145 kcal per 100 g). While its sugar (9.8 g) and salt (0.1 g) are below typical category averages and it offers 5.4 g of protein, the product’s high saturated fat, modest fiber and presence of milk make it unsuitable for low‑fat or dairy‑allergic diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates17.4 g

Sugars9.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen rice pudding, this pudding has lower sugar (9.8 g vs 11.0 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 0.58 g) but higher fat (6 g vs 4.9 g), saturated fat (4 g vs 2.8 g), calories (145 kcal vs 132 kcal) and carbohydrate content, while providing slightly less protein.

Ingredients

Lait entier de brebis pasteurisé 84 %* (origine France), riz de Camargue IGP rond blanc (France) 10%* (origine France), sucre de canne roux 6%* Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Ingrédients issus du commerce équitable 90% dont 84% issus d'une filière labellisée Bio Équitable en France

84%

35%

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