Why is Confiture de Châtaigne Corse classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is made from chestnut puree, added sugar, and usually stabilisers such as pectin or citric acid; the high proportion of added sugar and the use of these processing aids place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content of this chestnut spread affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 53 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contributes to overall sodium intake is low, so it does not raise blood pressure directly, but the large sugar load can worsen glycaemic control and increase cardiovascular risk if consumed in excess.

Is chestnut, the main ingredient, a common allergen and what precautions should sensitive individuals take?

Chestnut is listed as a potential food allergen in some European countries; individuals with known chestnut allergy should avoid this spread, while others can safely consume it as it contains no gluten, dairy or common nut allergens.

Charles Antona • 350 g

Confiture de Châtaigne Corse

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Confiture de Châtaigne Corse is a 350 g plant‑based chestnut spread produced by Charles Antona in Corsica, France. Per 100 g it contains 53 g of sugars, 0.5 g of fat, 0.04 g of salt and 0.9 g of protein, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and classification as an ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) product, with low fat, low saturated fat and low salt but a very high sugar level. Its overall environmental impact is reflected by an Eco‑Score of C, indicating moderate sustainability.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal262 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical fruit jams, this chestnut spread has a markedly higher sugar content (53 g vs around 40 g per 100 g) while its fat and salt levels remain low.

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Confiture de Châtaigne Corse

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal262 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical fruit jams, this chestnut spread has a markedly higher sugar content (53 g vs around 40 g per 100 g) while its fat and salt levels remain low.

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