Why is Cacahuètes enrobées saveur barbecue classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It combines whole peanuts with refined starch, multiple oils, sweeteners, flavorings, and a colourant, and it includes food‑industry additives such as the colour E160 (carotenoids), the acidity regulator E262 (sodium acetate) and the acidifier E330 (citric acid), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this snack affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 11.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and is therefore not ideal for strict diabetic control, while its 1.58 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and adds to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it only in limited amounts.

Is the wheat‑derived starch in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the starch component is made from wheat and is labelled as containing gluten, so the snack is not safe for anyone who must avoid gluten.

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Cacahuètes enrobées saveur barbecue

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Cacahuètes enrobées saveur barbecue are barbecued‑flavored coated peanuts sold as a salty snack and belong to the Salty snacks group. They provide 13 g of protein and 28.8 g of fat per 100 g, delivering 509 kcal, which is lower in fat and energy than the average snack (49 g fat, 585 kcal) and contain only 1.58 g of salt. However, the product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of C, contains 11.3 g of sugars, includes gluten from wheat‑derived starch, peanuts, and additives E160, E262 and E330, which may be a concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal509 kcal

Fat28.8 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates47.1 g

Sugars11.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this product contains about 11.3 g of sugar per 100 g, almost double the category average of 6.4 g, while its fat (28.8 g) and energy (509 kcal) are well below the typical snack levels of 49 g and 585 kcal.

Ingredients

45% cacahuètes (arachides), amidon (contient du blé), huile de tournesol, farine (riz, maïs), sucre, sel, inuline, arôme, dextrose, jus de betterave rouge en poudre, tomates en poudre, extrait de levure, épices, correcteur d'acidité : acétates de sodium, farine de caroube, mélasse en poudre, sucre caramélisé, colorant : caroténoïdes, acidifi: acide citrique, arôme de fumée. Traces éventuelles de fruits a coque

84%

35%

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