Why is Taureau Ailé Doypack Rice Escale a Mexico classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are listed on the label?

The dish is a pre‑cooked rice mixture that undergoes multiple industrial steps, includes added sunflower oil, a small amount of sugar, an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, E322), and a natural flavouring, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this rice dish affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is relatively low in sugar and can fit into a diabetic diet when portion sizes are controlled, but its 0.6 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and may contribute to higher sodium intake for those managing hypertension, so consumption should be balanced with lower‑salt foods.

Is this product suitable for specific dietary restrictions such as vegan, gluten‑free, or keto?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, making the product vegan and, because it contains no wheat, barley or rye, it is likely gluten‑free; however, the high carbohydrate content from rice (≈70 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Taureau Ailé • 220 g

Taureau aile doypack riz escale a mexico 220g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Taureau Ailé Doypack Rice Escale a Mexico is a plant‑based ready‑to‑heat rice meal belonging to the “Cereals and potatoes” dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the inclusion of refined rice, added sunflower oil, an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), and natural flavouring. While it offers low sugar (2 g/100 g), modest protein (2.9 g/100 g) and a modest amount of vegetables, it still contains moderate salt (0.6 g/100 g) and added fat, which temper its overall nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal143 kcal

Fat3.6 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average rice‑based product, it has far less sugar (2 g vs 9 g per 100 g) and lower total fat (≈2 g vs 7 g per 100 g) while its salt content (0.6 g) remains below the category average of 3 g.

Ingredients

Riz long grain étuvé précuit à la vapeur 61%, tomates 11%, poivrons verts 8%, maïs 7%, haricots rouges 5%, pulpe d'avocat 4%, huile de tournesol, sel, piment vert 0,4%, sucre, concentré de paprika 0,2%, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, arôme naturel. Conditionné sous atmosphere protectriceSans colorant, sans conservateur

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