Why is Crème de marrons de l’Ardèche classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA 4 because the chestnut base is heavily processed and the formulation includes refined sugar, glucose syrup and added vanilla flavor, all of which are industrial ingredients; the product does not list any separate additives beyond these ingredients.

How does the high sugar content in this chestnut spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 50 g of sugars per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and although its salt is low, the high caloric load may contribute to weight gain, which can indirectly raise blood pressure; it should therefore be consumed only in very small amounts as an occasional treat.

Is the chestnut ingredient in Crème de marrons de l’Ardèche a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, chestnuts are classified as tree nuts and are listed as the primary ingredient (50 %); the product flags a nut allergen, so anyone with a nut or chestnut allergy should avoid it.

Clément Faugier • 992 g

Crème de marrons de l’Ardèche

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Crème de marrons de l’Ardèche is a sweet chestnut spread made from roasted chestnuts, sugar, glazed chestnuts, glucose syrup, water and vanilla extract. It belongs to the nuts-and-seeds food group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product. While it provides a modest amount of fiber (1.9 g per 100 g) and low saturated fat, the high sugar content (50 g per 100 g) and low protein make it more suitable as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal270 kcal

Fat0.8 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread, this chestnut cream contains about five times more sugar (50 g vs 11 g per 100 g) while delivering far less fat, saturated fat and protein, resulting in a lower energy density but a markedly sweeter profile.

Ingredients

Châtaignes (50%),sucre,marrons glacés, sirop de glucose, eau, extrait de vanille de Madagascar

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CLEMENT FAUGIER

78 g