Why is Green Curry, Vegetables with Coconut Milk classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is deemed ultra‑processed because many ingredients are refined or extracted, such as coconut‑milk extract, dehydrated vegetable broth, maltodextrin, and oil emulsions, and because it includes multiple processing steps like cooking, drying and blending. Although the label lists no additives (additives_n = 0), the presence of processed components and industrial preparation methods places it in the NOVA 4 group.

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

The saturated‑fat level of 3.7 g per 100 g is higher than the average for similar meals and can raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for cardiovascular health. The salt amount of 0.79 g per 100 g is moderate and below the category average, but still contributes to daily sodium intake; people with hypertension should monitor portion sizes to stay within recommended limits.

Based on its ingredient list, is this product suitable for strict diets such as Vegan, Keto, Gluten‑Free, or Halal?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived and certified organic, making the dish fully vegan and suitable for gluten‑free diets as no wheat or gluten‑containing cereals are present. However, the carbohydrate content (15 g per 100 g) and presence of coconut milk keep it outside typical keto macronutrient ratios, and the product does not carry a halal certification, so it may not meet strict halal requirements.

hari&co • 280 g

curry vert, légumes au lait de coco

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Green curry, vegetables with coconut milk is a plant‑based, ready‑to‑eat composite food (one‑dish meal) that is certified organic and vegan. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, providing 123 kcal, 5.2 g of fat (3.7 g saturated), 15 g of carbohydrates, 1.5 g of sugars, 2.9 g of protein and 0.79 g of salt per 100 g. While the dish is low in sugar and total fat compared with typical meals, its saturated‑fat level is relatively high and the protein content modest.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal123 kcal

Fat5.2 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal in its category, this green‑curry coconut vegetable dish contains less sugar (1.5 g vs 3.57 g), less total fat (5.2 g vs 5.94 g) and salt (0.79 g vs 3.55 g), but its saturated fat is markedly higher (3.7 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Riz basmati cuit* 28% (eau, riz*), lait de coco* 18% (extrait de noix de coco*, eau), carottes 11%, courgettes* 11%, lentilles vertes* (origine : France) 9%, petits pois* (origine : France) 5%, oignons”, eau, épinards*, amidon de maïs*, huile de tournesol*, curry vert* 0.7% (coriandre*, gingembre*, épinards”, curcuma", sel, poivre*, épices“), sel, bouillon de légumes déshydratés* (maltodextrine", sel, oignons*, extrait de levure*, huile de tournesol", poireaux", jus de carottes concentré *paprika”, fenouil”, tomates”, livéche", céleri”, ail"), purée d'ail", jus de citron". Source de fibres *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Allergènes : en gras f @h et sur WWW.HARI - Retrouvez nos eng lentilles vertes, De délicieux lé

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