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

The spread is made from cooked chestnuts that are blended with added refined sugar, vegetable oil, stabilisers and flavour enhancers; these industrial ingredients and the extensive processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 50 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and offers virtually no sodium, so it is unsuitable for diabetes management and provides little impact on blood pressure, but the excess sugar makes it a poor choice for any diet requiring strict sugar control.

Is Crème de marrons de l'Ardèche suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains only plant‑derived ingredients, making it vegan and naturally gluten‑free, but its very high carbohydrate and sugar content means it does not fit a keto or low‑carb regimen.

Clement Faugier • 750 g

Crème de marrons de l'Ardèche

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Crème de marrons de l'Ardèche is a plant‑based chestnut spread that belongs to the fruit category of the French Nutri‑Score classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4), reflecting its high sugar content (50 g per 100 g) and low fat and salt levels. While it provides modest fiber (1.9 g) and a pleasant chestnut flavor suitable for desserts or toast, its energy density (270 kcal per 100 g) and lack of protein make it a treat rather than a nutritional 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

Carbohydrates63.6 g

Sugars50.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread, this chestnut cream contains about five times more sugar (50 g vs 11 g per 100 g) while delivering far less fat and salt, and provides fewer proteins and fiber than typical products.

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Clement Faugier

500g