Why is 5 fruits classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it undergoes multiple processing steps and includes added ingredients such as natural flavourings, concentrated lemon juice and the antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid), which are typical of ultra-processed foods.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 9.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the compote provides less sugar than many regular fruit desserts, but it still contributes measurable carbohydrates, so diabetics should count it within their daily allowance and limit portion size.

Is this product suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, and the only additive is ascorbic acid (E300); however, natural flavourings sometimes contain hidden animal derivatives, so while the product is generally considered vegan‑friendly, the label notes vegan status as unknown.

Materne • 12 x 90 g

5 fruits

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

The 5 fruits product is a reduced-sugar fruit compote made primarily from apples, peaches, plums, blueberries and blackberries, belonging to the fruits category of the PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product, with low fat (0.5 g/100 g), very low salt (0.01 g/100 g) and moderate sugar (9.8 g/100 g). While the high fruit content and absence of added sugars are positive, the presence of natural flavourings and the additive E300 (ascorbic acid) reflect processing, and the protein and fiber levels are modest.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal54 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars9.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit-based compote, this 5-fruits compote contains about 40% less sugar, half the fat and saturated fat, and dramatically less salt, while providing roughly half the calories and protein.

Ingredients

Pomme origine France 79,8%, pêche de vigne 7,0 %, prune 7,0%, myrtille 3,0%, mûre 3,0 %, arômes naturels, jus de citron concentré (si nécessaire pour réguler l'acidité), antioxydant: acide ascorbique. Spécialité de Fruits avec arômes naturels sans sucres ajoutés (contient des sucres naturellement présents) Ingrédients : pomme origine France 79,6 %, poire 8,0 %, pêche blanche 6,0 %, banane 3,0 %, fruit du dragon 3,0%, arômes naturels, jus de citron concentré (si nécessaire pour réguler l'acidité), antioxydant : acide ascorbique.

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