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

It is considered ultra‑processed because it includes refined ingredients, added sugars, modified starches and several industrial additives such as colourants E100 (turmeric), E150 (caramel), E160c (paprika extract), E141ii (copper chlorophyll complexes) and the raising agent E503ii (ammonium carbonate).

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

The high sugar level (11 g per 100 g) can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the salt content (1.1 g per 100 g) contributes to sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, so it should be limited for hypertensive individuals.

Is the peanut ingredient in this product a concern for people with peanut allergies?

Yes, peanuts are present at 13 % of the formulation and are declared as an allergen, so anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this snack.

Paquito • 160 g

Mélange japonais

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

The Japanese mix is a snack blend of rice, wheat flour, peanuts, soy sauce and sesame seeds, sold in a 160 g bag and classified as a salty snack/appetizer. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting a relatively high sugar (11 g per 100 g) and salt (1.1 g per 100 g) content, moderate fat (5.8 g) and saturated fat (1.1 g), and a modest fiber amount (1.8 g). While it provides protein (8.8 g) and a variety of seeds, the presence of six additives, including colourants E100, E150, E160c and a raising agent, as well as allergens gluten, peanuts, sesame and soy, make it less suitable for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal423 kcal

Fat5.8 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates79 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salty snacks, this mix contains about three times more sugar (11 g vs 3.8 g) but far less fat (5.8 g vs 23.6 g), saturated fat (1.1 g vs 5.1 g) and salt (1.1 g vs 52.4 g), while its protein level matches the category average.

Ingredients

Riz 44%, farine de blé, cacahuètes (arachides) 13%, sucre, amidon modifié (maïs, tapioca), sauce soja (eau, graines de soja, blé, sel), graines de sésame, maltodextrine, colorants (caramel, extrait de paprika, curcumine et complexes de cuivre de chlorophyllines), poudre à lever: carbonates acide d'ammonium, sel, algues, amidon de tapioca, poudre de piment.

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