Why is Cashew nuts with Guérande salt classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 denotes foods that have undergone processing such as roasting, addition of oil and seasoning; this snack is made from roasted cashews, sunflower oil and sea salt, and it lists zero additives, no preservatives, no colorings and no palm oil.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this snack affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 8.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels, making it less suitable for tight diabetic control, while 8 g of saturated fat may contribute to elevated cholesterol; however, its salt level of 0.66 g is modest and does not significantly increase hypertension risk.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and other strict diets?

Yes, the snack contains only plant‑based ingredients and no gluten, making it vegan and gluten‑free, but it is a tree‑nut product and therefore unsuitable for individuals with nut allergies.

Intersnack, Vico • 230 g e

Noix de cajou au sel de Guérande

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Cashew nuts with Guérande salt are a French‑made, 230 g bag of roasted cashews seasoned with sunflower oil and 1 % sea salt. The snack belongs to the Salty snacks and Nuts families, delivers 610 kcal, 48 g of fat (including 8 g saturated), 18 g of protein, 4.9 g of fiber and 0.66 g of salt per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA rating of 3. While it offers solid protein and contains no preservatives, colorings or palm oil, it is high in total and saturated fat, contains more sugar than the average snack and provides a dense energy load.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal610 kcal

Fat48 g

Saturated Fat8 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars8.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, this cashew product contains slightly less total fat but higher saturated fat and sugar while offering considerably lower salt.

Ingredients

NOIX DE CAJOU, huile de tournesol, sel de Guérande 1%.

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VICO

200 g