Why is Compote Pomme Rhubarbe classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the fruit purees are refined and concentrated, and the formulation includes a natural flavoring and an antioxidant (vitamin C, listed as E300); these processing steps and the single additive move it into the ultra-processed category.

How does the sugar content in Compote Pomme Rhubarbe affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the compote provides a moderate sugar load that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit portion size, while its zero added salt makes it safe for hypertension but the sugar still warrants caution.

Is Compote Pomme Rhubarbe suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

All ingredients are plant-based (apple, rhubarb, peach puree, natural flavoring and vitamin C), so the product is vegan, gluten-free and halal, but it is not keto-friendly because the natural fruit sugars contribute a significant carbohydrate content.

Charles & Alice • 388 g (4 x 97 g)

Compote Pomme Rhubarbe

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Compote Pomme Rhubarbe is a fruit-based compote made from 63.7% apple puree, 32% rhubarb puree and pieces, and a small amount of peach puree. It belongs to the fruits and vegetables PNNS group, carries a Nutri-Score of A and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting a low-fat, low-salt profile but a moderate 7.3 g of sugars per 100 g and modest fiber. The product contains no added sugars, preservatives or artificial colorings and is packaged in recyclable plastic pots with a cardboard sleeve, yet its ultra-processed nature and the inclusion of a natural flavoring additive mean it may not meet the strictest clean-label or low-sugar criteria.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal39 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates9.4 g

Sugars7.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical fruit-based desserts, this compote contains about half the sugar (7.3 g vs 16.8 g per 100 g), roughly 40 kcal of energy versus the average 94 kcal, and markedly lower fat, saturated fat and salt, though its fiber (1.4 g) is slightly below the average 2.1 g.

Ingredients

Purée de pommes 63,7% (purée et purée concentrée), purée et morceaux de rhubarbe 32%, purée de pêches 4%, arôme naturel, antioxydant: acide ascorbique. Contient des sucres naturellement présents dans les fruits.

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Charles & Alice

388g (4x97g)

Sans Sucres Ajoutés Pommes Mûres

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