Why is Cashew-Cranberry-Mix classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra-processed because it contains industrially added sugar and refined sunflower oil, and the cashews are roasted, all of which are typical of ultra-processed foods; the label reports zero listed food additives, so the processing originates from these added ingredients rather than separate additives.

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

With 31 g of sugars per 100 g, the mix can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and is not suitable for a diabetic diet, while its very low salt (0.03 g per 100 g) makes it acceptable for hypertension in terms of sodium, although the high sugar may still impact overall cardiovascular risk.

Is the cashew nut in this product a concern for nut allergies?

Yes, the snack lists toasted cashew nuts as a primary ingredient, and cashews are a tree-nut allergen; anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this product.

Seeberger • 150g

Cashew-Cranberry-Mix

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Cashew-Cranberry-Mix is a 150 g snack of toasted cashew nuts, dried cranberries, added sugar and sunflower oil marketed by Seeberger. It belongs to the PNNS groups Fruits and vegetables and Dried fruits, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 3 product, reflecting its high sugar (31 g per 100 g) and saturated-fat (8.8 g per 100 g) content despite low salt and modest fiber (4.5 g per 100 g). While it provides plant-based protein and healthy unsaturated fats from cashews, the high amounts of sugar and saturated fat make it a treat rather than a staple snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal482 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat8.8 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this mix contains about 31 g of sugars per 100 g (well below the category average of 48.5 g), but its fat content is substantially higher than the average 7.71 g, while its salt level is dramatically lower than the typical 1.12 g.

Ingredients

geröstete Cashewkerne, Cranberries, Zucker, Sonnenblumenöl.

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