Why is Plant-based active spread without palm oil classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the product is made from refined vegetable oils and includes multiple industrial ingredients such as an emulsifier (lecithin, E322), a natural antioxidant extract (rosemary extract, E392) and a colourant (beta-carotene, E160a), which are typical of ultra-processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The spread contains virtually no sugar (0.01 g per 100 g), so it does not raise blood glucose levels, making it acceptable for diabetic diets; however, it provides about 0.4 g of salt per 100 g, which contributes to sodium intake and may be a concern for people managing hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is this spread suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free?

The formulation is completely plant-based and contains no animal-derived ingredients, so it is vegan, keto-friendly due to negligible carbs, and gluten-free; halal status is not certified but there are no obvious non-halal components, although the presence of almond means it is unsuitable for those with nut allergies.

Primevère • 240 g

Actif Végétal sans huile de palme

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Plant-based active spread without palm oil is a plant-based spread classified in the Fat and sauces group, made with non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, almond puree and added vitamins. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with high fat (including saturated fat) and moderate salt but very low sugars. While it is vegan, free from palm oil and provides vitamin E and beta-carotene, it contains almond (a nut allergen) and several additives such as lecithin, rosemary extract and beta-carotene colour that may be of concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal567 kcal

Fat63 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Monounsaturated Fat32 g

Polyunsaturated Fat13 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content (0.01 g per 100 g) is dramatically lower than the average spread sugar level of 3.64 g, while its fat and saturated-fat levels are comparable to the category norm and its salt (0.4 g) is slightly above the average of 0.39 g.

Ingredients

Huiles végétales non hydrogénées 62,6% (de colza origine France (43,7%), coco, karité, amande (0,7%), lin (0,6%))', eau, purée (0,6%)), eau, purée d'amande" (0,4%), sel (0,4%), émulsifiant (lécithine de tourneso), jus de nt (extrait de romarin'), vitamines (E, B1), colorant (béta-carotène).

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