Why is Golden Dried Raisins classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes a glazing agent made from vegetable oils (colza, sunflower, or cotton) and the preservative sulphur dioxide (E220); these processed ingredients place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 74.8 g of sugars per 100 g, it can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so diabetics should limit consumption; the salt is low (0.03 g) and has minimal impact on blood pressure, but overall the product should be eaten sparingly.

Based on its ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The raisins and vegetable oils are plant‑based, making it vegan and gluten‑free; however, its very high carbohydrate level (≈77 g carbs per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for keto, and while the ingredients are generally permissible in halal, the presence of sulphites may be a concern for some consumers.

Paquito • 250 g

Raisins secs golden

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Golden dried raisins are a plant-based dried fruit (PNNS groups: fruits and vegetables; dried fruits) sold in 250 g bags. They carry a Nutri-Score of D and belong to NOVA group 4, reflecting their ultra-processed status due to a glazing oil and sulphur-based preservative. Nutritionally they are low in fat and salt but extremely high in sugars (74.8 g per 100 g), and contain the additive E220 (sulphur dioxide), which may concern some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal328 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates76.9 g

Sugars74.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dried‑fruit product, this golden raisin contains far more sugar (74.8 g vs 48.5 g per 100 g) while having lower fat and salt.

Ingredients

Raisins secs, agent d'enrobage : huile végétale (colza, tournesol ou coton) conservateur : anhydride sulfureux (contient des sulfites). Origines : Afrique du Sud, Chili, Iran.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Raisins secs golden.

Sun

500 g