How does the high fat and calorie content of Mélange Vitalité affect a diabetic or weight‑management diet?

The blend’s 29 g of fat and 467 kcal per 100 g make it energy‑dense, so consuming it in large portions can raise overall calorie intake and may influence blood‑glucose levels; people managing diabetes or weight should limit serving sizes and balance it with lower‑calorie foods.

Is Mélange Vitalité suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diet?

The product is fully plant‑based and therefore vegan, but it contains cashews, almonds, sesame seeds and traces of peanuts, so it is not nut‑free, and it also includes gluten‑containing cereals, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets.

What role does the sulfite preservative (anhydride sulfureux) play in this mix, and could it cause problems for sensitive consumers?

The sulfite (often listed as sulfur dioxide) acts as an antioxidant to preserve color and prevent spoilage of the dried apricots; however, individuals with sulfite sensitivity may experience respiratory or skin reactions, so they should avoid the product.

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Mélange Vitalité

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Mélange Vitalité is a plant‑based snack mix composed mainly of dried apricots, cashews, roasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, gluten‑containing cereals and soy. It falls under the dried‑fruits category (PNNS groups: fruits and vegetables / dried fruits), carries a NOVA 1 rating indicating minimal processing, but it does not have an assigned Nutri‑Score. Nutritionally, the blend provides 467 kcal per 100 g with 29 g fat (including 4 g saturated), 17 g sugars and 16 g protein, offering good fiber and protein yet delivering relatively high calories, fat and sugar and containing allergens such as nuts, gluten, sesame and soy.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for dried‑fruit snacks, Mélange Vitalité contains far less sugar (17 g vs 48.5 g per 100 g) but markedly more fat (29 g vs 7.7 g) and calories (467 kcal vs 346 kcal), while its protein and fiber exceed typical levels.

Ingredients

Abricot sec en morceaux 40,1% (abricot sec. farine de riz, conservateur anhydride sulfureux) noix de cajou 27,3% noix de cajou 27,3% amande décortiquée grillée 22,4% - graine de courge décortiquée 10%. Traces d'arachides. autres fruits à coque, graines de sésame, céréales contenant du gluten et soja.

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