Why is Vitalmix confort classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The mix is made by drying fruits, roasting nuts and adding a small amount of sunflower oil and antioxidant agents to preserve colour and flavour; this level of processing places it in the NOVA 3 category. The only listed additives are sulfur dioxide (E220) and sodium sulfite (E223), both used as preservatives.

How does the sugar and fat content in Vitalmix confort affect a diabetic or weight‑management diet?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause noticeable spikes in blood glucose, so people with diabetes should limit portion sizes. The 27 g of fat contributes a high caloric density (465 kcal per 100 g); while the fats are mostly from nuts, they still increase total energy intake, making the mix less suitable for strict weight‑loss plans unless eaten sparingly.

Is the presence of sulfite (E223) in Vitalmix confort a concern for people with sulfite sensitivity?

Yes. Sulfites can trigger asthma, hives, or other allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The label clearly declares the presence of sulfite additives, so those with known sulfite intolerance should avoid this product.

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Vitalmix confort

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Vitalmix confort is a dried‑fruit and nut mix that belongs to the dried fruits PNNS group, offering a convenient snack of hazelnuts, almonds, apricots, bananas and blackcurrants. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the NOVA 3 group, indicating moderate processing, with a high fiber (7.4 g) and protein (12 g) content that supports satiety. However, the product is also high in fat (27 g) and sugars (22 g) per 100 g, delivers 465 kcal, and contains sulfite additives (E220, E223), which may be problematic for sensitive individuals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal465 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates40 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dried‑fruit mixes, Vitalmix confort contains far less sugar (22 g vs 48.5 g) but substantially more fat (27 g vs 7.71 g), much lower salt (0.04 g vs 1.12 g) and considerably higher energy (465 kcal vs 346 kcal).

Ingredients

NOISETTES ÉMONDÉES 25%, DÉS D'ABRICOTS SECS 25% (ABRICOT, FARINE DE RIZ, ANTIOXYDANT: ANHYDRIDE SULFUREUX) AMANDES DÉCORTIQUÉES GRILLÉES 20%, DES DE BANANES SECHEES 20% (BANANE, ANTIOXYDANT: DISULFITE DE SODIUM). CASSIS DESHYDRATES INFUSÉS AU JUS DE POMME 10% (CASSIS, NS DE POMME CONCENTRE, HUILE DE TOURNESOL)

84%

35%

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