Why is Golden Vegetable Rice classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is marked as ultra-processed because it combines several processed components such as vegetable stock powder, blended vegetable oils and natural flavourings, each of which involves industrial processing; the specific additives listed are vegetable stock powder (rice flour, salt, onions, parsnips, carrots, olive oil, turmeric, parsley), rapeseed and sunflower oils, natural flavourings and black pepper.

How does the sugar and salt content in Golden Vegetable Rice affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1 g of sugar per 100 g, the rice has a minimal impact on blood glucose and can fit into a diabetic meal plan, while its 0.7 g of salt per 100 g contributes roughly 12 % of the daily recommended limit, so people managing hypertension should monitor portion sizes.

Based on the ingredients, is Golden Vegetable Rice suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived and the packaging declares "no gluten," so the product is compatible with both vegan and gluten‑free dietary requirements.

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Golden Vegetable Rice

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Golden Vegetable Rice is a plant-based, gluten-free microwave rice that belongs to the PNNS group "Cereals and potatoes." It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with a modest protein level (2.7 g/100 g) and low sugar (1 g/100 g) but a moderate salt content (0.7 g/100 g). The blend includes 73 % steamed long-grain rice, 21.5 % mixed vegetables and a small amount of vegetable stock and oils, providing fiber (1.6 g/100 g) while the overall energy is 131 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal131 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates24.8 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical cereal‑based products, Golden Vegetable Rice contains far less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but also provides lower amounts of protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Natural Long Grain Rice - Steamed (73%), Vegetables (21.5%) (Sweetcorn, Peas, Red Pepper, Carrots, Onions), Vegetable Stock Powder (3.2%) (Rice Flour, Salt, Onions, Parsnips, Carrots, Olive Oil, Turmeric, Parsley), Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed, Sunflower), Natural Flavourings, Black Pepper.

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