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

The mix is considered ultra‑processed because it includes refined sugar, blended vegetable oils, citric acid as an acidifier, flavorings and a sulfite preservative (E220). These ingredients are added after the basic fruit drying step, and the combination of sweetener, oil, acid and preservative places it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this mix affect people with diabetes or heart‑related concerns?

The 62.2 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 10.8 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk; therefore, consumption should be limited for those managing diabetes or heart health.

Is Exotic Mix suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains only plant‑derived ingredients, so it is vegan and gluten‑free, but its very high carbohydrate and sugar levels make it incompatible with ketogenic diets.

Bouton d'or • 150 g

Mélange exotique

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Exotic Mix is a 150 g bag of dried tropical fruits that combines raisins, pineapple, coconut, banana and papaya, sweetened with added sugar and bound with vegetable oils, citric acid, flavorings and a sulfite preservative. Its nutrition per 100 g is dominated by 62.2 g of sugars, 11.9 g of total fat of which 10.8 g are saturated, 5.3 g of fiber, 0.3 g of salt and 398 kcal, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification for ultra‑processed foods. While the blend offers 66 % fruit content and a modest fiber boost, it also contains sulfites (a common allergen), several additives and is packaged in non‑recyclable plastic.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal398 kcal

Fat11.9 g

Saturated Fat10.8 g

Carbohydrates68.2 g

Sugars62.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dried‑fruit mix, this product contains markedly more sugar (62.2 g vs 48.5 g), fat (11.9 g vs 7.7 g) and saturated fat (10.8 g vs 4.4 g), while its salt is lower and its fiber slightly below the category average.

Ingredients

Sucre, raisins 30 %, ananas 12 %, noix de coco 10 %, banane 8 %, papaye 6 %, huiles végétales (noix de coco, coton) acidifiant : acide citrique, arômes, conservateur : anhydride sulfureux.

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