Why is Mélange exotique classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The mix is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes added sugars, a flavoring, citric acid and sodium metabisulfite (E221) as a preservative, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

The 58 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetics, while the 9.1 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk for those managing heart conditions.

Is this dried fruit mix suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is vegan and gluten‑free, but the high sugar level makes it unsuitable for strict keto diets.

Paquito • 500 g

Mélange exotique

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Mélange exotique is a 500 g bag of dried tropical fruit mix containing banana chips, papaya cubes, pineapple cubes, black grapes and coconut slices. It belongs to the fruits and vegetables category (dried fruits) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E with a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added sugars, flavorings and sulfite preservatives. The mix is high in sugars (58 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (9.1 g per 100 g), while providing modest fiber (3.9 g) and a very high fruit‑veg‑nut content (≈99 %).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal39 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat9.1 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dried‑fruit mix (48.5 g sugar, 7.7 g fat, 4.4 g saturated fat per 100 g), this product contains more sugar, more fat and more saturated fat, but less salt.

Ingredients

Chips de bananes(bananes, huile de coco, sucre, arôme), cubes de papayes (papayes, sucre,conservateur : métabisulfite de sodium), cube d'ananas (ananas, sucre, acidifiant : acide citrique, conservateur : métabisulfite de sodium), raisins noirs (raisins, huile de tournesol) et lamelles de noix de coco.

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