Why is Chips saveur cheddar jalapeno classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is considered ultra‑processed because it combines sliced potatoes with refined sunflower oil, rice flour, whey powder, melted cheese powder, icing sugar, natural flavorings, and a blend of spices, all of which are industrially processed ingredients that go beyond simple culinary preparations.

How does the fat and salt content of this product affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

With 31 g of total fat and 2.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the chips contribute a high amount of dietary fat, which can raise cholesterol levels if consumed frequently, while the 1.4 g of salt is moderate but still adds to daily sodium intake, so people managing heart disease or hypertension should limit portion size.

Is this chip suitable for vegan, vegetarian, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is gluten‑free, but it contains milk‑derived whey and melted cheese powder, so it is not suitable for vegans; it can be considered vegetarian by many because the dairy components are permissible, though strict vegans should avoid it.

Brets • 125 g

Chips saveur cheddar jalapeno

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

These cheddar jalapeño flavored potato chips are a plant‑based snack classified under the Cereals and potatoes group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and belong to NOVA group 4, reflecting their high fat (31 g per 100 g) and modest salt (1.4 g per 100 g) content, while offering above‑average fiber (4.8 g) and being gluten‑free. The product contains milk‑derived whey and cheese powder, making it unsuitable for vegans, and it includes natural flavorings, spices and a small amount of icing sugar.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal522 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French potato snack (52 g carbohydrates, 12.7 g fat, 2.8 g saturated fat, 2.5 g salt, 2.3 g sugars, 2.9 g fiber per 100 g), this chip is far richer in fat and fiber, slightly lower in salt and sugars, and contains more protein.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre* (France) (61,9 %), huile de tournesol (31 %), farine de riz, petit lait en poudre*, sel, épices et plantes aromatiques (piment Jalapeño (0,1%), oignon, persil, poivron, ail, cumin, origan, paprika), fromage fondu en poudre* (0,3 %), sucre glace, arômes naturels, poivron vert, extrait de vinaigre d’alcool blanc,

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