Why is Tropical Mix classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack combines several processed ingredients such as blanched peanuts, flame‑treated raisins, sweetened banana chips and coconut chips, and it uses sulphur dioxide (E220) as a preservative, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in Tropical Mix affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the low salt (0.05 g) is benign for hypertension but the high saturated fat (12 g) may raise LDL cholesterol and should be limited in heart‑healthy diets.

Is the presence of peanuts in Tropical Mix a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, peanuts are listed as a major ingredient (30 %) and are highlighted in the allergen information, so anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this product.

Alesto • 300 g

Tropical Mix

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Tropical Mix is a vegan snack composed mainly of dried fruits and nuts, belonging to the Fruits and vegetables and Dried fruits PNNS groups. Per 100 g it provides 470 kcal, 9.5 g protein and 8 g fiber, but also delivers 32 g fat (12 g saturated), 27 g sugars and only 0.05 g salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. The mix contains peanuts, banana and sulphites as allergens and includes the preservative sulphur dioxide (E220), which may be problematic for sensitive consumers despite its vegan and plant‑based label.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal470 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Tropical Mix contains far less sugar (27 g vs 48.5 g) and salt (0.05 g vs 1.12 g) but markedly more fat (32 g vs 7.71 g), saturated fat (12 g vs 4.42 g) and calories (470 kcal vs 346 kcal).

Ingredients

30% Blanched Peanuts, 25% Flame Raisins (Raisins, Sunflower Oil), 15% Dried Coconut Chips (Coconut, Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide), 15% Sweetened Dried Banana Chips (Banana, Coconut Oil, Sugar, Natural Flavouring), 8% Almonds, 7% Cashew Allergy Advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain other Nuts and Sesame. Storage Instructions

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