Why is Crème de marrons de l'Ardèche placed in NOVA group 3 and which ingredients drive this classification?

NOVA group 3 indicates a processed food that does not contain many additives; the cream is made from cooked chestnuts, added sugar, water and vanilla extract, with no industrial additives, so the processing level and the presence of added sugar place it in this category.

How does the high sugar content of this chestnut cream affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 51 g of sugar per 100 g, the cream has a high glycemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people with diabetes unless consumed in very small amounts; its very low salt means it does not aggravate hypertension, but the sugar still poses a health concern.

Is the chestnut ingredient a concern for people with nut allergies?

Chestnut is classified as a tree nut and is listed as an allergen, so individuals with nut allergies should avoid this product or consult a medical professional before consumption.

Saveurs de Régions • 325 grs

Crème de marrons de l'Ardèche

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Crème de marrons de l'Ardèche is a chestnut cream from the Ardèche region, marketed as a plant‑based spread and packaged in a glass jar. It contains very low fat (0.6 g) and salt (0.01 g) per 100 g but is extremely high in sugar (51 g) and provides about 250 kcal, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and placement in NOVA group 3. While it can be used as a sweet topping for desserts and is compatible with vegan diets, the high sugar content limits its suitability for low‑sugar dietary plans and it may trigger nut allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal249 kcal

Fat0.6 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant‑based spreads, this chestnut cream contains about five times more sugar while delivering far less fat, saturated fat and salt, and provides slightly fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre,marrons (origine France ),eau,7% morceaux de marrons , extrait de vanille, Pour 100 gr de produit fini: marrons 38grs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Crème de marrons de l'Ardèche.

Clément Faugier

250g