Why is Pistaches grillées salées classified as a NOVA 3 processed food and does it contain any additives?

The nuts are roasted and salted, which involves heat treatment and seasoning; this level of processing places the product in NOVA group 3. The ingredient list contains only pistachios and salt, so no additives or preservatives are present.

How might the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 7.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack can modestly raise blood glucose and should be counted within daily carbohydrate limits for diabetes. The 0.62 g of salt is lower than many salty snacks, but it still contributes to sodium intake and should be limited for high‑blood‑pressure individuals.

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

Yes. Pistachios are listed as a tree‑nut allergen, and the packaging also warns of possible traces of peanuts and other nuts, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this snack.

Carrefour • 250 g (2 x 125 g)

Pistaches grillées salées

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Carrefour’s grilled salted pistachios are sold in a 250 g pack consisting of two 125 g plastic‑bag portions, made from California‑grown pistachio kernels and packaged in France. They provide 604 kcal, 49 g fat (6 g saturated), 24 g protein, 9.1 g fiber and 0.62 g salt per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of B while being classified as a NOVA 3 processed snack. The snack offers plant‑based protein and fiber but is high in total fat and contains a moderate amount of salt, making it best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal604 kcal

Fat49 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars7.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty‑snack, these pistachios have about the same fat content, markedly lower salt (0.62 g vs 3.65 g/100 g), higher protein (24 g vs 19 g), slightly more sugar (7.2 g vs 6.4 g) and a comparable energy value.

Ingredients

_Pistaches_ (origine Californie) 99,2%, sel 0,8%. Peut contenir des traces d'arachides et d'autres fruits à coque. *Minimum - 30% de sel par rapport à la teneur moyenne des pistaches salées du marché

84%

35%

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200 g