Why is Délices de marrons d'Ardèche Bio classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is made from processed chestnut puree, organic cane sugar, fruit pectin (additive E440) as a gelling agent, concentrated lemon juice, and vanilla extract, all ingredients that undergo industrial processing, which places the product in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar and low salt content of this chestnut spread affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 50 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, whereas its very low salt (0.05 g) does not pose a concern for hypertension, but the overall carbohydrate load still limits its use in such diets.

Is Délices de marrons d'Ardèche Bio suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based and the product is certified organic, so it is vegan and gluten‑free; however, its high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it incompatible with keto or other low‑carb dietary regimes.

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Délices de marrons d'Ardèche Bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Délices de marrons d'Ardèche Bio is an organic chestnut spread belonging to the Sugary snacks category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added cane sugar and a fruit‑pectin gelling agent. Nutritionally it offers low fat (0.5 g), very low salt (0.05 g) and modest fiber (1.9 g), but it is high in sugars (50 g per 100 g) and low in protein, which limits its suitability for low‑carb or diabetic diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal251 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this chestnut spread contains far less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, while its sugar level is slightly below the typical 53 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Purée de marrons d'Ardèche biologique (pulpe de châtaigne eau), sucre de canne biologique, gélifiant: pectine de fruits, acidifiant : jus concentré de citron biologique, extrait de vanille Bourbon biologique. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque.

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