Why is Raisins & Cranberries classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The product undergoes drying, is coated with sunflower oil and is treated with sulphur dioxide for preservation, which places it in the NOVA 3 (moderately processed) category; the only listed additive is the preservative sulphur dioxide (E220).

How does the high sugar content and the presence of sulphur dioxide affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 69.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the mix can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and the sulphur dioxide preservative may exacerbate blood‑pressure issues in sensitive hypertensive individuals, although the amount is typical for dried fruits.

Is this dried fruit mix suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and low‑carb (keto) diets?

The blend contains only plant ingredients, raisins, cranberries, pineapple juice and sunflower oil, so it is vegan and gluten‑free, but its high carbohydrate and sugar levels make it a poor choice for low‑carb or keto dietary plans.

Aldi

Raisins & Cranberries

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Raisins & Cranberries is a plant‑based dried fruit mix belonging to the Fruits and vegetables and Dried fruits groups. It carries a NOVA 3 classification, indicating moderate processing, and its Nutri‑Score is not assigned (shown as unknown), while the macro profile per 100 g shows 310 kcal, 73.7 g carbohydrates, 69.3 g sugars, 0.7 g fat and 1.5 g fiber. The blend offers natural fruit fiber and low saturated fat but is very high in sugar and contains sulphur dioxide as a preservative, which may be a concern for sensitive individuals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal310 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates73.7 g

Sugars69.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dried‑fruit category, this mix contains substantially more sugar (69.3 g vs 48.5 g) and carbohydrates (73.7 g vs 65.7 g) but far less fat (0.7 g vs 7.7 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 4.4 g) and dietary fibre (1.5 g vs 7.4 g).

Ingredients

NUTRITION TYPICAL VALUES FLAME RAISINS (34%) (Raisins, Sunflower Oil), GOLDEN RAISINS (33%) (Raisins, Sunflower Oil, Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide), PINEAPPLE SWEETENED DRIED CRANBERRIES (33%) (Cranberries, Pineapple Juice from Concentrate, Sunflower Oil). Energy Fat

84%

35%

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500g