Why is Mochi au haricot rouge classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is manufactured with industrial processes and contains several added ingredients such as maltose, trehalose, added sugars, phosphate (E1442), emulsifier monostearin (E471) and the preservative potassium sorbate (E202). These components are typical of ultra-processed foods, which is why the product falls into that category.

How does the high sugar content in this mochi affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 35.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the mochi can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes; the low salt level (0.2 g) is not a problem for hypertension, but the overall high carbohydrate load may still affect blood pressure control.

Is the soy oil in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy oil is listed as an allergen in the ingredients, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

Royal Family • 210 g

Mochi au haricot rouge

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mochi au haricot rouge is a sweet red bean flavored mochi snack sold in a 210 g plastic-cardboard package by the Royal Family brand. It belongs to the PNNS groups 'Sugary snacks' and 'Biscuits and cakes', carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature, with 35.6 g of sugars per 100 g, low fat (2 g), low saturated fat (1 g) and low salt (0.2 g). The formulation includes soy oil (a declared allergen), palm oil, and the additives E1442 (phosphate), E471 (monostearin), and E202 (potassium sorbate), which may be of concern for allergen-sensitive or environmentally conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal308 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates70.5 g

Sugars35.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack values, this mochi delivers significantly more sugar (35.6 g vs 28.9 g) and carbohydrates (70.5 g vs 59.6 g) while providing far less fat (2 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (1 g vs 7.8 g), salt (0.2 g vs 2 g) and calories (308 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Pâte de Haricot Rouge (25,76 %) (Haricot Rouge, Sucre, Maltose, Huile de _Soja_), Maltose (24,25 %), Sucre (21,22 %), Riz Gluant(15,15 %), Phosphate de Diamidon Hydroxypopylé (E1442) (6,06 %), tréhalose (6,06 %), Huile de Palme(1,21 %), Amidon de pomme de terre (0,11 %), Monostéarine (E471 )(0,09 %), conservateur : Sorbate de Potassium (E202) (0,05 %),

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