Why is Mini Marshmallows classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, dextrose, added sugars and pork gelatin, and it includes the colourant E162 (beetroot red) and the stabiliser E428; these highly industrially processed components place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content of these marshmallows affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 69 g of sugar per 100 g, the marshmallows can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for diabetes management, while the low salt level (0.02 g) does not pose a major concern for hypertension but the overall high carbohydrate load may still influence blood pressure indirectly.

Is this product suitable for vegan, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the marshmallows contain pork gelatin, which disqualifies them for vegan and most halal diets, but they do not list any wheat or gluten‑containing ingredients, so they can be considered gluten‑free.

Carrefour • 200 g

Mini Marshmallows - arôme naturel de vanille

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mini Marshmallows with natural vanilla flavor are small, sweet confectionery treats marketed as a snack. They belong to the sugary snacks family, carry a Nutri‑Score of E, are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, and provide 333 kcal per 100 g with very low fat (0.5 g) and salt (0.02 g) but a high sugar content of 69 g. The formulation includes pork gelatin, glucose‑fructose syrup, added dextrose and the colour additive E162, making the product non‑vegan and containing two listed additives.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal333 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates79 g

Sugars69 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this marshmallow contains considerably more sugar (69 g vs 53.44 g) while its fat (0.5 g vs 10.52 g), salt (0.02 g vs 0.36 g) and energy (333 kcal vs 373 kcal) are all well below the typical values.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, eau, gélatine de porc, dextrose, amidon de maïs, arôme naturel de vanille, colorant : rouge de betterave. La couleur d'origine naturelle provient du colorant (rouge de betterave).

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