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

The product is made mainly from refined sugar, a small proportion of Vichy water extract and natural flavorings; because it relies on processed sugar and flavor additives rather than whole foods, it falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, and no additive codes are listed on the label.

How does the high sugar content of these pastilles affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each 100 g serving delivers about 100 g of sugar, which can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and is therefore unsuitable for diabetic diets; the product contains negligible salt, so it has little direct impact on hypertension, but overall candy consumption is discouraged for heart‑healthy eating.

Are Pastilles du bassin de Vichy suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

The ingredient list includes a gluten allergen, so the pastilles are not gluten‑free; the sugar and flavorings have a "maybe" vegan status, meaning vegan suitability cannot be guaranteed.

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Pastilles du bassin de Vichy - 230g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pastilles du bassin de Vichy are French sugar pastilles flavored with mint and a small amount of Vichy water extract, sold in a 230 g plastic sachet and marketed as a sweet snack. Nutritionally they consist of almost pure sugar (≈100 g per 100 g), contain virtually no fat, protein or fiber, and consequently receive a Nutri‑Score of E and fall into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. They list a gluten allergen, have no declared additives, and contain natural mint flavoring, which may be of interest to people with specific dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal408 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates100 g

Sugars100 g

Comparative Analysis

With roughly 100 g of sugar per 100 g, these Vichy pastilles contain nearly twice the sugar of the average sweet‑snack (53 g/100 g) while providing virtually no fat, protein or fiber.

Ingredients

Sucre (Origine : France), extraits des Eaux de Vichy (0,3%), arôme naturel de menthe avec autres arômes naturels

84%

35%

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