Why is Bénénuts Twinuts original classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from several industrially processed components such as peanuts, rice flour, wheat and corn starches, sunflower oil, caramelised sugar and a savoury flavouring blend, and it includes the additive citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 6 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 2 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so it should be limited for hypertensive individuals.

Based on the ingredient list, is this snack suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is vegan because it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it is not gluten‑free due to wheat starch, it is not keto‑friendly because of its high carbohydrate load from rice flour and starches, and it lacks halal certification, limiting its suitability for those specific dietary regimes.

BENENUTS, Twinuts • 330 g

Bénénuts Twinuts original 2 x 150 g + 10% offert

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Bénénuts Twinuts original are savory, biscuit‑coated peanuts packaged in 330 g bags, belonging to the salty‑snack family. The product falls into the PNNS group “Salty snacks”, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high fat (34 g) and moderate sugar (6 g) content. While it provides 14 g of protein and 3 g of fiber per 100 g, its high salt (2 g) and lack of any preservatives or colorings mean it should be eaten in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average salty snacks, this product contains considerably more fat (34 g vs 23.6 g) and sugar (6 g vs 3.8 g), slightly less saturated fat (4.9 g vs 5.1 g), and far less salt (2 g vs 52.4 g), resulting in a higher caloric density (543 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

CACAHUÈTES (38%),farine de riz,amidon (BLÉ et maïs),huile de tournesol,sucre,base aromatisante goût salé [arômes, poudre d'oignon, épices et herbes, acidifiant (acide citrique)],sel,sucre caramélisé

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