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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the recipe includes processed ingredients such as added sweeteners (tapioca syrup, inulin), flavorings (caramel flavor, natural flavor) and a thickening agent (xanthan gum), all of which are manufactured additives that move the product beyond minimally processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Coconut Clusters affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The snack provides 7 g of added sugars and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g; the moderate sugar load can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose for diabetics, while the salt amount, although lower than the category average, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may need to be limited for individuals managing high blood pressure.

Is Coconut Clusters suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free?

The product is certified gluten‑free and contains only plant‑based ingredients, making it compatible with vegan and halal diets, but the caramel flavor may be derived from non‑vegan sources and the relatively high carbohydrate (≈32 g/100 g) and moderate sugar content mean it does not fit a strict keto profile.

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Coconut Clusters

Snacks

Product Insights

Coconut Clusters are a snack made from organic coconut pieces, pumpkin, sunflower and hemp seeds, sweetened with tapioca syrup and inulin, and are certified gluten‑free, non‑GMO and produced in Canada. The product falls in the snack category of the French PNNS classification, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting a high total fat (46 g/100 g) and saturated fat (28 g/100 g) content together with moderate added sugars (7 g/100 g) and salt (0.7 g/100 g). While it provides notable fiber (14 g/100 g) and protein (14 g/100 g), the elevated fat and saturated‑fat levels and the presence of added flavors and xanthan gum limit its suitability for low‑fat or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal571 kcal

Added Sugars7.1 g

Iron3.6 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (per 100 g), Coconut Clusters contain roughly double the fat (46 g vs 20.5 g), over three times the saturated fat (28 g vs 7.2 g), less sugar (10.7 g vs 26.5 g), about half the salt (0.7 g vs 1.2 g), but deliver more than one‑third higher energy (571 kcal vs 432 kcal) and markedly more fiber (14 g vs 4.6 g) and protein (14 g vs 6.9 g).

Ingredients

Organic coconuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, tapioca syrup, inulin (agave fiber), hulled hemp seeds, sea salt, caramel flavor, xanthan gum, natural flavor. Contains: coconuts. May contain: almonds, cashews, pecans, macadamia nuts, other tree nuts. Product of Canada.

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284 g