Why is Apricots classified as NOVA 3 and what specific additives does it contain?

The product consists of partially rehydrated dried apricots, which involves minimal processing and places it in NOVA group 3. It contains two preservatives: potassium sorbate (E202) and sulphur dioxide (E220).

How does the sugar and salt content in this dried apricot product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 36.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by diabetics. Its very low salt level of 0.03 g per 100 g is negligible for hypertension management.

Is sulphur dioxide in this product a concern for people with sulphite sensitivity?

Sulphur dioxide is a known sulphite allergen and can trigger respiratory or skin reactions in sensitive individuals; the allergen label alerts consumers to its presence.

Sainsbury's • 500g

Apricots

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Apricots are a dried fruit belonging to the Fruits and vegetables group, offering a Nutri-Score of C and classified in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing. They provide a high fiber content of 9.7 g per 100 g but also contain a substantial 36.3 g of sugars, while remaining low in fat, saturated fat and salt. The product is vegan, contains no added sugars, and includes the preservatives potassium sorbate and sulphur dioxide.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Fat1.7 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates49.3 g

Sugars36.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dried fruit values, this apricot product has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and energy, while delivering higher fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Partially rehydrated apricots (99%) potassium sorbate, sulphur dioxide

84%

35%

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Fat1.7 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates49.3 g

Sugars36.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dried fruit values, this apricot product has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and energy, while delivering higher fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Partially rehydrated apricots (99%) potassium sorbate, sulphur dioxide

84%

35%

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