Why is Compote de rhubarbe du Nord-Pas‑De‑Calais classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is a jarred fruit puree that has been cooked and sweetened, which places it in the NOVA 3 category for processed foods. Typical additives for this type of compote include added sugar, citric acid or lemon juice for acidity, and pectin or other stabilisers to achieve the desired texture, although the exact list is not disclosed on the label.

How does the sugar content of this rhubarb‑apple compote affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the compote can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it a less suitable choice for people managing diabetes. The salt level is low (0.03 g per 100 g), so it does not significantly impact blood pressure, but the high sugar outweighs any benefit for hypertensive individuals who need to control overall carbohydrate intake.

Is this compote suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The compote contains only plant‑based ingredients, so it is vegan and gluten‑free. However, its high carbohydrate and sugar content (22 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for keto diets, which require very low carbohydrate intake.

Leclerc, Nos Régions ont du talent • 590 g

Compote de rhubarbe du Nord-Pas-De-Calais

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Compote de rhubarbe du Nord-Pas-De-Calais is a 590 g glass‑jarred apple‑rhubarb compote produced under the Leclerc ‘Nos Régions ont du talent’ label and certified with the Green Dot eco‑label. It belongs to the fruits and vegetables group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food, offering 94 kcal, 22 g carbohydrates and 22 g sugars per 100 g, with low fat (0.5 g) and low salt (0.03 g) but a high sugar level relative to the category average. While the low fat and salt make it a modest choice for calorie‑conscious consumers, the high sugar content and modest fiber (1.9 g) limit its suitability for diabetic or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal94 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit‑based compote, this rhubarb‑apple spread contains 31 % more sugar (22 g vs 16.8 g per 100 g) while offering slightly fewer calories, less fat and salt, and marginally lower fiber and protein.

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