Why is Scallops fondue of leeks and turmeric rice classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is prepared industrially with cooked rice, sauces, oils and dairy, which places it in NOVA group 3 for processed foods. The ingredient list shows zero additives; all components are natural ingredients such as colza oil, olive oil, cream, spices and herbs, with no E‑numbers or synthetic preservatives.

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

At 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is well below the average sugar level for ready meals, so it has little impact on blood‑glucose spikes. Its salt content of 0.75 g per 100 g is also markedly lower than typical ready meals, making it more suitable for people managing hypertension, though the overall carbohydrate (16 g) and moderate fat content should still be considered in a balanced diet.

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

Yes, the recipe contains 14 % scallops and lists molluscs as an allergen. Anyone with a shellfish allergy should avoid this dish, and the label also warns of possible cross‑contamination with other shellfish.

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Noix de Saint-Jacques fondue de poireaux et riz au curcuma

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Scallops fondue of leeks and turmeric rice is a ready‑to‑eat one‑dish meal that falls under the Composite foods category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product without added sugars or preservatives. The dish offers low sugar and salt levels but contains higher fat than the average ready meal and provides modest protein and fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal153 kcal

Fat7.7 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal averages, this scallop dish contains less sugar (1.4 g vs 3.6 g), much less salt (0.75 g vs 3.6 g) and fewer calories (153 kcal vs 175 kcal), but its fat (7.7 g) and saturated fat (2 g) are above the average, and it provides less protein (4.5 g vs 7.2 g) and fiber (1 g vs 2.1 g).

Ingredients

Riz 39% (eau, riz, curcuma), noix de Saint-Jacques* 14% [Zygochlamys Patagonica Argentine (A) ou Chlamys Opercularis Islande/ Îles Féroé (B) ou Argopecten Purpuratus Pérou (C)], carottes 10%, poireaux 10%, crème fraîche, crème de riz, eau, huile de colza, huile d'olive vierge, épinards, vermouth Noilly Prat® (contient lait), sel, vin blanc, amidon de riz, poudre de lait écrémé, beurre, échalotes, persil, vinaigre de vin blanc, piment. *voir à l'emplacement de la date limite de consommation. Traces éventuelles de arachides, fruits à coque, poissons, crustacés, sésame.

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