Why is Formule Zen classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the snack is a packaged blend of dried fruits and nuts that undergoes coating, roasting and the addition of a rice flour glaze and the preservative sulphur dioxide (E220), it involves multiple processing steps and additives that place it in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Formule Zen affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 38 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable as a regular snack for diabetics, and although its 0.5 g of salt per 100 g is lower than the average, it still contributes to sodium intake and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Are the almonds and hazelnuts in Formule Zen a concern for people with tree-nut allergies?

Yes; the mix contains 23% almonds and 11% hazelnuts, both declared allergens, and also notes possible cross-contamination with other nuts, so it is not safe for anyone allergic to tree nuts.

Daco Bello • 200 g

Formule Zen

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Formule Zen is a 200g pack of dried fruit and nut mix marketed as a plant-based snack, belonging to the Fruits and Vegetables and Dried Fruits categories. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed group, reflecting its relatively high sugar content (38 g/100 g), moderate salt (0.5 g/100 g) and the inclusion of the preservative sulphur dioxide (E220). While it provides 7.4 g of fiber and 66% of its weight comes from fruit components, it also contains gluten, multiple tree-nut allergens and may have traces of peanuts, sesame and soy, which could be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal424 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars38 g

Comparative Analysis

Formule Zen provides 38 g of sugar and 0.5 g of salt per 100 g, which are both lower than the category averages of 48.54 g sugar and 1.13 g salt, while its fat content is moderate and likely near the average 7.68 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Raisins secs 38.5% (raisins, huile de tournesol), cubes d'abricots séchés 27.5% (abricots, agent d'enrobage: farine de riz, conservateur: anhydride sulfureux), amandes décortiquées grillées 23%, noisettes décortiquées 11%. Cubes d'abricots, Raisins, Noisettes et Amandes origine hors UE. Les proportions sont garanties à la mise en oeuvre et peuvent varier d'un sachet à l'autre. Traces possibles d'arachide, noix, noix de cajou, noix de pécan, noix du Brésil, pistaches, noix de Macadamia, graines de sésame, blé, seigle, orge, avoine, épeautre, kamut et soja.

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