Why is Petite Gambas sauce curry et riz aux petits légumes classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because its ingredients undergo processing steps such as cooking, extraction of coconut milk, and blending of sauces, yet no artificial preservatives or colorings are added; the additives count is zero, indicating no added food‑grade additives.

How do the saturated‑fat and salt levels in this dish affect cardiovascular health?

The saturated‑fat content (2.9 g per 100 g) is higher than the average for similar meals and may contribute to increased LDL cholesterol if consumed frequently, while the salt level (0.74 g per 100 g) is well below the category average, helping to limit sodium‑related blood‑pressure rise.

Is the shrimp in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, shrimp is listed as a primary ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen; anyone with a crustacean allergy should avoid this meal, and cross‑contamination warnings also apply to other shellfish.

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Petite Gambas sauce curry et riz aux petits légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Petite Gambas sauce curry et riz aux petits légumes is a ready‑to‑eat one‑dish meal classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 3, offering 132 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (6.4 g), low sugar (1.5 g) and moderate salt (0.74 g). The dish provides protein from shrimp and vegetables, but it also contains dairy and crustacean allergens and traces of peanuts, gluten and sesame, while its saturated‑fat level (2.9 g) is higher than the average for similar meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal132 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this dish contains about half the sugar (1.5 g vs 3.6 g per 100 g), slightly more fat (6.4 g vs 5.9 g), but considerably less salt (0.74 g vs 3.55 g).

Ingredients

Riz 28% (eau, riz), crevettes 19% ( crevettes 18%, eau, sel), eau, crème fraîche, lait de coco (noix de coco, eau), eau, petits pois 5,4% (petits pois, sel), carottes, poivrons rouges, lentilles cuites, oignons, crème de riz, huile d'olive vierge, huile de colza, poudre de lait écrémé, ciboule, amidon de riz, sel, citron vert, gingembre, curry 0,2% (épices, plantes aromatiques, sel, ail), coriandre, ail, curcuma, piment d'Espelette, piment. Traces éventuelles de arachides, blé, fruits à coque, sésame.

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