Why is Creme de marrons du Massif Central classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered highly processed because it combines refined cane sugar, chestnut pieces, water and vanilla extract, which involve multiple manufacturing steps, but it does not contain any listed additives; the additives count is zero.

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

The spread contains about 50 g of sugar per 100 g, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is therefore unsuitable for diabetic diets, while its very low salt level means it has minimal impact on hypertension.

Is the chestnut in this spread a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, chestnut is classified as a tree nut and the product is labeled with a nut allergen, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this spread.

Carrefour, Reflets de France • 325 g

Crème de marrons du Massif Central

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Creme de marrons du Massif Central is a plant-based chestnut spread (pnns group: plant-based spreads) sold in 325 g glass pots. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed product that contains no additives but is high in sugar (about 50 g per 100 g). While it is low in fat, saturated fat and salt and provides modest fiber, the very high sugar content and low nutritional score limit its suitability for health-focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal252 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

With roughly 50 g of sugar per 100 g, this chestnut spread contains about five times more sugar than the average plant-based spread (≈11 g/100 g), whereas its fat and salt levels are considerably lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne, marrons, eau, morceaux de marrons, extrait de vanille. Préparée avec 37 g de marrons et 7 g de morceaux de marrons pour 100 g de produit fini.

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