Why is Pastilles du Bassin de Vichy classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pastilles are deemed ultra‑processed because they combine refined sugar, glucose syrup and a synthetic emulsifier (magnesium salts of fatty acids, listed as E470b) along with flavorings and mineral salts, all of which are typical ingredients of highly industrially manufactured foods.

How does the high sugar content in these mint pastilles affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 99 g of sugar per 100 g, the pastilles can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for diabetic diets, while the low salt (0.08 g) does not exacerbate hypertension but the overall high carbohydrate load offers little nutritional benefit for blood‑pressure management.

Is the emulsifier used in these pastilles (magnesium salts of fatty acids, E470b) suitable for vegans or those avoiding palm‑oil derivatives?

The source of E470b is uncertain; it may be derived from palm oil or other animal‑based fats, so vegans and consumers avoiding palm‑oil cannot be certain of its suitability without supplier confirmation.

Carrefour, Reflets De France • 230 g

Pastilles du bassin de Vichy

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pastilles du Bassin de Vichy are French mint‑flavored candy pastilles produced by Carrefour's Reflets de France brand, packaged in a 230 g plastic sachet. They belong to the sugary‑snacks family, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing 99 g of sugars per 100 g, virtually no fat or protein, and a modest 0.08 g of salt. While the product provides a refreshing mint taste and low sodium, its very high sugar load and the presence of an emulsifier (E470b) make it unsuitable for low‑sugar or clean‑label diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal399 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates99 g

Sugars99 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack, this product contains almost double the sugar (99 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) while its fat, saturated fat and salt are markedly lower, and its calorie content is slightly above the category average.

Ingredients

Sucre (origine France), sels minéraux extraits des eaux du Bassin de Vichy 0,3%, arôme naturel de menthe, sirop de glucose.

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