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

The candy is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, added sugars, flavor extracts (quinine, gentian, bitter‑almond) and a wafer base, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, even though no explicit additives are listed.

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

With 49 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic individuals, while its low salt content does not pose a hypertension risk but the overall high energy density should be considered in any restricted diet.

Are the almonds in Calissons d'Aix a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; almonds make up 30 % of the product and the allergen list includes nuts, so anyone with an almond or tree‑nut allergy should avoid these candies.

CONFISERIE DU ROY RENÉ • 500 g

Calissons d'Aix

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Calissons d'Aix are traditional French almond‑fruit candies classified in the Sugary snacks family. Per 100 g they provide 49 g of sugars, 17 g of fat (1.5 g saturated), 8.1 g of protein and 432 kcal, are assigned to NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed) and have no Nutri‑Score grade. While they offer natural almond and fruit ingredients, the very high sugar level and extensive processing make them a treat rather than a regular health food.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal432 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, Calissons d'Aix contain slightly less sugar (49 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) but substantially more fat (17 g vs 10.5 g) and higher energy (432 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Amandes 30%, fruits confits 30% [fruits 54% (melon 94,7%, écorces d'oranges 5,3%), sirop glucose-fructose, sucre], sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, blanc d'oeuf 2,5%, pain azyme 0,2% (fécule de pomme de terre, huile de tournesol), extrait de quinquina (quinine), extrait de gentiane, extrait d'amande amère.

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