Why is Pâtes de fruits classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from sugar, glucose syrup and fruit purees that are cooked and combined with pectin, concentrated lemon juice, natural flavorings and an antioxidant; this level of formulation and the inclusion of additives such as E300 (ascorbic acid) and E440 (pectin) places it in NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed status.

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

With 74 g of sugar per 100 g, the paste provides an exceptionally high carbohydrate load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while its negligible salt does not pose a hypertensive risk but the overall sugar burden outweighs any benefit.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

Although the base fruit puree is plant‑based, the label lists milk, egg, soy, gluten and several nuts (almond, hazelnut, pistachio, walnut, cashew, pecan) as possible allergens, so it is not appropriate for vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑free dietary restrictions.

Revillon

Pâtes de fruits

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Pâtes de fruits is a fruit‑based confectionery that falls under the fruits and vegetables PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its very high sugar (74 g per 100 g) and calorie (333 kcal per 100 g) content while containing virtually no fat, saturated fat or salt. Although it provides a small amount of protein and almost no fat, the extreme sugar load and the presence of multiple allergens limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal333 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates85 g

Sugars74 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack (16.8 g sugar, 0.7 g fat, 0.2 g salt and 94 kcal per 100 g), this fruit paste delivers about 74 g of sugar and 333 kcal, but only 0.15 g of fat, 0.02 g of saturated fat and virtually no salt.

Ingredients

Sucre, sirop de glucose, purées de fruits (fruits origine France) : pommes, framboises 7%, abricots 7%, poires 7%, gélifiant : pectine, jus de citron concentré, arômes naturels de poire et d'abricot, anti oxydant : acide ascorbique. Présence possible d'ARACHIDE, LAIT, SOJA, amande, noisette, pistache, noix, noix de cajou, noix de pécan, GLUTEN et ŒUF. Allergènes: Soja – Gluten – oeuf – Lait – Arachide – Fruits à coque

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