Why is Mélange fruits rouges et amandes sans sel ajouté classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is classified as ultra‑processed because its ingredient list includes added sugar, a citric‑acid acidifier (E330), an anthocyanin colour (E163), and a sulphite preservative (E220), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 57 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is therefore unsuitable for strict diabetic diets, while its 0.11 g of salt is well below the average and poses little risk for hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, so the mix is vegan, but it contains almonds (a nut) and may have trace gluten, making it unsuitable for nut‑allergic or strict gluten‑free consumers; its high sugar content also limits its fit for keto or low‑carb plans.

Bouton d'or • 120 g

Mélange fruits rouges et amandes sans sel ajouté

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Mélange fruits rouges et amandes sans sel ajouté is a 120 g package of dried red fruits, cranberries and strawberries, combined with almonds, presented as a plant‑based snack. According to its label it carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high sugar content (57 g per 100 g), moderate fat (12 g) and low salt (0.11 g), while providing 6.3 g of fiber. The mix offers natural fruit nutrients but is ultra‑processed, contains added sugars, a citric‑acid acidifier, an anthocyanin colour, a sulphite preservative (E220) and is a known source of nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal422 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dried‑fruit mix, this product contains substantially more sugar (57 g vs 48.5 g) and fat (12 g vs 7.71 g), but far less salt (0.11 g vs 1.12 g) and lower saturated fat (1 g vs 4.42 g).

Ingredients

Amandes 29%, sucre, cranberries (canneberges) 23%, fraises 19%, huile de tournesol, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme, colorant : anthocyanes, conservateur : anhydride sulfureux.

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Direct Producteurs Fruits Secs

125 g