Why is Compote de pommes bananes classified in NOVA group 3 and what additives does it contain?

NOVA group 3 indicates a processed food made by combining processed ingredients; the compote uses pureed apples and bananas that have been heat‑treated, adds sugar and a vitamin C antioxidant (E300). E300 is the only listed additive, used to preserve colour and nutritional quality.

How does the sugar content in this compote affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 14 g of sugar per 100 g, the compote adds a noticeable amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels, so diabetics should count it toward their daily sugar allowance. The very low salt (0.01 g) is beneficial for hypertension, but the sugar alone may limit its suitability for strict low‑glycaemic diets.

Is Compote de pommes bananes suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients – apple puree, banana puree, sugar and vitamin C (E300) – are plant‑derived, and no animal‑based additives are present, making the compote compatible with a vegan lifestyle despite the label noting an uncertain vegan status due to processing.

Éco+ • 720 G

Compote de pommes bananes

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

The product is a fruit compote made primarily of apple puree (81 %) and banana puree (about 14 %), belonging to the fruits and vegetables group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0 g), low salt (0.01 g) and a modest protein content (0.5 g) per 100 g. However, it contains 14 g of sugars per 100 g, which is higher than many single‑fruit products, and includes one additive (E300 vitamin C) that some consumers prefer to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal66 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical fruit compote, this product contains less fat, saturated fat, salt, energy and carbohydrates, and its sugar level (14 g/100 g) is also below the category average of 16.8 g, though it provides slightly less fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Purée de pommes (pommes origine: Europe) 81,2%, purée de bananes (bananes origine: Costa Rica, Équateur et/ou Guatemala 17,3%, sucre, antioxydant: E300. **Selon les approvisionnements. Fabriqué aux Pays-Bas CONSERVATION

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