Why is Crème de marrons du Massif Central avec morceaux classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several processed ingredients such as added sugar, a gelling agent (pectin, coded E440) and vanilla extract, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this chestnut spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 56 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.3 g of salt per 100 g adds to sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension, although the salt level is modest compared with many processed foods.

Is the chestnut ingredient in this spread a concern for people with nut allergies?

Chestnuts are classified as tree nuts, and the product lists nuts as an allergen, so individuals allergic to nuts, especially chestnut, should avoid this spread.

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Crème de marrons du Massif Central avec morceaux 270g

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Crème de marrons du Massif Central avec morceaux is a plant-based chestnut spread packaged in a 270 g glass jar, made with chestnut purée, sugar, pectin as a gelling agent and vanilla extract. It is classified as an ultra-processed product (NOVA group 4) and carries a Nutri-Score of E, reflecting its very high sugar content (56 g per 100 g) and low protein, while its Eco-Score of B indicates a relatively favorable environmental impact. The spread contains nuts (chestnuts) and may be unsuitable for those avoiding added sugars, but it offers a modest amount of dietary fiber (2.1 g per 100 g) and low fat and salt levels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal282 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars56 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread, this chestnut cream contains roughly five times more sugar (56 g vs 10.9 g per 100 g), but its fat (0.7 g) and salt (0.3 g) are considerably lower than the category averages of 15.3 g and 1.0 g respectively.

Ingredients

Sucre, purée de marrons du massif central, marrons du massif central, gélifiant : pectines, extrait pur de vanille. Préparée avec 46 g de marrons pour 100 g de produit fini.

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