Why is Apricots in Light Syrup classified as NOVA 3 and what additives does it contain?

The canned apricots are considered NOVA 3 because they are processed foods that contain added sugar and a food‑grade acid (citric acid, E330) but do not include the complex formulations or multiple industrial ingredients that define ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) products.

How does the sugar content of this apricot product affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 14 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which is a concern for diabetics; however, its very low salt (0.01 g per 100 g) means it does not significantly impact blood pressure for hypertensive individuals.

Is this canned apricot suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

All ingredients, apricot pieces, water, sugar and citric acid, are plant‑based and contain no gluten, making it vegan and gluten‑free, but the high sugar level makes it unsuitable for keto or other low‑carbohydrate diets.

U • 230 g

Abricots au sirop léger, boîte 1/2, 230g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

The product is a 230 g can of light‑syrup apricots, a fruit‑based dessert that falls under the fruit group of the French PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the NOVA 3 category, reflecting a moderate level of processing with modest amounts of fat (0.5 g), protein (0.5 g) and fiber (0.7 g) per 100 g. However, the high sugar content (14 g per 100 g) and the presence of added sugars and citric‑acid preservative diminish its nutritional profile despite the low salt and low saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal64 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned fruit desserts, this apricot product is relatively low in fat and salt but contains a markedly higher proportion of sugars, placing it on the sweeter end of the market.

Ingredients

Oreillons d'abricots pelés, eau, sucre, acidifiant : acide citrique

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