Why is Risotto aux fruits de mer classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines multiple processed components such as cooked rice, pre‑cooked shellfish, cheese, cream, wheat flour, added sugar, modified corn starch and a commercial flavoring system, which together meet the criteria for a NOVA 4 product. The only listed additive is the E14xx code, a generic identifier for additives used in flavor or preservation, indicating the presence of an additive beyond basic ingredients.

How does the 0.7 g of salt per 100 g in this risotto affect people who need to limit sodium?

0.7 g of salt equals about 280 mg of sodium, roughly 12 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum of 2 g of sodium per day. Consuming the product in moderation is unlikely to cause issues, but regular large portions could contribute noticeably to daily sodium intake for individuals managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is the shellfish component in this risotto a risk for individuals with shellfish allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes giant calamari, mussels and shrimp, all of which are recognized shellfish allergens. The product is labeled with crustacean, mollusc and milk allergens, so anyone with a shellfish allergy should avoid it entirely.

Costa • 600 g

Risotto aux fruits de mer

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Risotto aux fruits de mer is a 600 g ready‑to‑eat seafood risotto packaged in a plastic sachet, classified under the Composite foods (one‑dish meals) group. Per 100 g it provides 121 kcal, 6.9 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 2.3 g fat (low), with moderate salt at 0.7 g and low sugars, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 rating that flags it as ultra‑processed. The formulation contains several allergens, crustaceans, molluscs, gluten and milk, and includes additives such as modified corn starch and the E14xx additive, which may be of concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal121 kcal

Fat2.3 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal risottos, this product has considerably less sugar (1.6 g vs 3.57 g), fat (2.3 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (1.5 g vs 1.94 g), salt (0.7 g vs 3.55 g) and energy (121 kcal vs 174.58 kcal), while delivering a similar protein level (6.9 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Riz à risotto cuit [40%] (eau, riz, sel de table), fruits de mer [19,5%] (CALAMARS géants, MOULES, CREVETTES), tomates cerises [8,7%], eau, asperges [6,2%], FROMAGE, vin blanc, fond de poisson, concentré de LAIT écrémé, CRÈME, sel de table iodé (sel de table, iodate de potassium), amidon modifié de maïs, sucre, farine de BLÉ, épices.

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