Why is the Orchard fruit and roasted seed snack mix classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is considered ultra‑processed because its fruit base is dried, sweetened and combined with roasted seeds, and it includes industrial ingredients such as the preservative sulphur dioxide (E220) and the acidity regulator citric acid (E330), which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the high sugar content in this snack affect a diabetic diet?

With 42 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes unless consumed in very small portions and accounted for within daily carbohydrate limits.

Are the cashew nuts in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the mix contains 24 % cashew nuts and 9 % almonds, both of which are listed as allergens; consumers with tree‑nut allergies should avoid this product.

U • 120 g

Mélange apéritif fruits du verger et graines grillées paquet de 120g

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

The product is an orchard fruit and roasted seed snack mix, classified under salty snacks and appetizers. It delivers a high sugar level of 42 g per 100 g, moderate fat at 16 g, low salt, and a respectable 6.6 g of fiber, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The formulation includes cashew nuts, almonds, sulphites and additives E220 (sulphur dioxide) and E330 (citric acid), which are relevant for nut‑allergic or sulphite‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal419 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars42 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this mix contains far more sugars (42 g vs 3.84 g) and less fat (16 g vs 23.61 g) while its salt content is dramatically lower (0.19 g vs 52.44 g).

Ingredients

Fruits sucrés séchés 65% [abricot 29%, sucre, poire 11%, melon vert 9%, farine de riz, acidifiant : acide citrique, conservateur : ANHYDRIDE SULFUREUX (SULFITES), arômes], graines grillées 35% (NOIX DE CAJOU 24%, AMANDE 9%, huile de tournesol). traces éventuelles de céréales contenant du gluten, autres fruits à coque, arachides et soja.

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