Why is Calissons d'Aix en Provence classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The confection is made from almond paste, candied melons, sugar syrups, powdered egg white, a thin unleavened wafer and a natural flavoring that includes quinine; the extensive ingredient list and reconstituted egg white indicate industrial processing, but no synthetic additives such as emulsifiers or colorants are listed.

How does the sugar content in Calissons d'Aix en Provence affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 47 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its zero salt content is acceptable for hypertension but the high sugar still poses a cardiovascular risk.

Is the almond content in Calissons d'Aix en Provence a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the confection contains 29 % almonds, which are a listed allergen, so individuals with tree‑nut allergies should avoid it.

Deluxe, Lidl • 250 g

Calissons d'aix en provence

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Calissons d'Aix en Provence are traditional French almond‑melon candy pieces sold by Lidl under the Deluxe brand. They belong to the sugary snacks family, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); each 100 g provides 444 kcal, 17 g fat (1.7 g saturated), 47 g sugars and 8 g protein, with no salt and no fiber. The high almond content supplies vitamin E and healthy fats, but the product is very high in added sugars, low in fiber and contains egg‑white and nut allergens, making it less suitable for low‑sugar diets or people with nut or egg allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal444 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars47 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack, these calissons contain less sugar (47 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) and lower saturated fat and salt, but they are higher in total fat and energy (444 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

29% _amandes_, 29% melons confits (melons, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre), 23% sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, blanc d'_œuf_ déshydraté reconstitué, 1,5% écorces d'orange confites (écorces d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre), pain azyme (fécule de pomme de terre, huile de tournesol), arôme naturel (dont quinine),

84%

35%

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