Why is Pistaches grillées salées classified as a moderately processed product (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA 3 because the pistachios are roasted and salted, a heat‑treated step that adds only salt; the ingredient list shows only pistachio nuts and salt, so no food additives are present.

How do the sugar (7.2 g) and salt (0.62 g) levels in these roasted salted pistachios affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sugar amount is moderate and contributes to carbohydrate intake, so portion control is advisable for diabetes; the salt level is relatively low compared with typical salty snacks, making it less problematic for hypertension but still adding to total sodium intake.

Are the pistachios in this product a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, pistachios are a tree nut and the product is labeled as containing nuts and may contain trace peanuts, so anyone with nut allergies should avoid it.

Carrefour • 300 g

PISTACHES Grillées & salées

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Carrefour’s roasted salted pistachios come in a 125 g bag, contain 99.2 % California pistachio kernels and 0.8 % salt, and may contain traces of peanuts. They belong to the PNNS groups Salty snacks, Nuts, carry a Nutri‑Score of B, deliver high fiber (9.1 g per 100 g) and protein, but also high total fat (≈49 g per 100 g) and moderate sugar (7.2 g per 100 g) with a modest salt level (0.62 g per 100 g). The product is classified as NOVA 3 (moderately processed), contains no additives, and is labeled as a tree‑nut allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal608 kcal

Fat50 g

Saturated Fat6.4 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars9.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average salty snack values, its sugar (7.2 g) is slightly above the 6.39 g average, its fat (≈49 g) matches the 49.11 g average, while its salt (0.62 g) is far lower than the 3.65 g average.

Ingredients

_Pistaches_ (origine Californie) 99,4%, sel 0,6%. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque, d'arachides, de gluten et de céleri. *Minimum - 30% de sel par rapport à la teneur moyenne des pistaches salées du marché.

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35%

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Carrefour

200 g