Why is fruit paste classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the fruit puree is combined with industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, glucose syrup, pectin (E440) as a gelling agent, citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, plus natural flavorings, essential orange oil and added vitamins, all of which are characteristic of NOVA 4 products.

How does the high sugar content in this fruit paste affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 69 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and is unsuitable for people managing diabetes; however, its very low salt (0.03 g) means it has minimal impact on hypertension, though the overall caloric load remains high.

Is this fruit paste suitable for strict diets such as vegan, gluten-free, or halal?

The base fruit puree and added vitamins are vegan, but the presence of gluten (listed as an allergen) makes it unsuitable for a gluten-free diet, and without a specific halal certification the suitability for halal diets cannot be confirmed; the natural flavorings and essential oil are generally permissible for vegans.

Gayelord Hauser • 125g

Pâtes de fruits

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Gayelord Hauser fruit pastes are plant-based confectionery bars that combine 54% fruit puree (apple, peach, apricot) with added sugar, glucose syrup, pectin, citric acid, natural flavorings and vitamins C and B1, and belong to the PNNS food group "Fruits". The snack falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category and carries a Nutri-Score of D because it contains a very high sugar level (69 g per 100 g) despite its low fat, saturated fat and salt contents. It is awarded a green dot Eco-Score A, contains gluten and orange allergens, and is packaged in an individual plastic film sleeve inside a cardboard box.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal324 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates78 g

Sugars69 g

Comparative Analysis

With 69 g of sugar per 100 g - about four times the average sugar level of typical plant-based snacks (16.78 g) - its sugar load far exceeds the norm, while its fat and salt contents remain well below the category averages.

Ingredients

Purée de fruits 54% (pomme, pêche 7%, abricot 7%), sucre, sirop de glucose, gélifiant: pectines, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme naturel d'abricot, arôme naturel de pêche, vitamines: C et B1. Pâte de fruits aromatisée fruits rouges: purée de fruits 53% (pomme, fraise 8%, framboise 5%), sucre, sirop de glucose, gélifiant : pectines, acidifiant: acide citrique, arôme naturel de fruits rouges, vitamines : C et B1. Pâte de fruits aromatisée orange: purée de fruits 52% (pomme, orange 12%), sucre, sirop de glucose, gélifiant : pectines, acidifiant: acide citrique, huile essentielle d'orange, vitamines : C et B1.

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