Why is Apéricube Classic's de l'Apéro 48C classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack combines refined dairy ingredients, flavorings and several industrial additives, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its additive list includes the emulsifier E428 (carboxymethylcellulose), the phosphate stabiliser E452 (polyphosphates) and flavouring agents, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Apéricube Classic's de l'Apéro 48C affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving provides 5 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited in diabetic meal plans. The product also contains 2.2 g of salt per 100 g, a relatively high amount that can contribute to elevated blood pressure, making it unsuitable for strict low‑salt or hypertension‑focused diets.

Is the fish gelatin in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes. The formulation includes fish‑derived gelatin in the salmon‑flavoured cubes, and fish is listed as an allergen on the label, so individuals allergic to fish should avoid this snack.

Apericube, Apéricube • 250 g

Apéricube Classic's de l'Apéro 48C

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Apéricube Classic's de l'Apéro 48C are French cheese snack cubes, a salty‑snack product made from skimmed milk, cheese, butter and assorted flavorings, packaged in a cardboard tray with a plastic film. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of additives such as polyphosphate (E452) and emulsifier (E428). With 19.5 g fat (including 13 g saturated), 12 g protein, 5 g sugars and 2.2 g salt per 100 g, it offers a high protein content but also high saturated fat and salt, and it contains milk and fish allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal243 kcal

Fat19.5 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates5 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, this cheese cube contains less total fat and lower energy, but its saturated fat level is markedly higher, while sugar is slightly above average and salt is far lower.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté (origine: France), FROMAGES, BEURRE, sel de fonte (polyphosphates), concentré lactique LAITIER, protéines de LAIT, préparation à la tomate aromatisée 6% (concentré de purée de tomate 50%, eau, sel, sucre, oignon en poudre, arôme naturel, ail en poudre) dans les cubes saveur Tomate, arômes naturels de fromage (LAIT) dans les cubes saveur Emmental, préparation pour fromage (arôme naturel, jus concentré de SAUMON FUMÉ, GÉLATINE DE POISSON, pâte d'ANCHOIS) et arôme naturel dans les cubes saveur Saumon, sel.

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