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

The product undergoes multiple industrial steps such as drying, sweetening, and the addition of flavor fillings, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its additive list includes maltitol syrup (E965ii), glycerine (E422), pectins (E440), sodium citrates (E331), citric acid (E330), calcium lactate (E327), as well as raising agents like sodium bicarbonate (E500ii) and disodium diphosphate (E450i).

How does the sugar and salt content in Fruit Slices affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 25.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while the 0.42 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may be problematic for hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Based on its ingredients, is Fruit Slices suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

No, the snack contains wheat flour and wheat bran (gluten), milk solids and skimmed milk (non‑vegan), and added sugars, so it is not compatible with vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets, and it does not meet halal certification requirements because of potential animal‑derived additives.

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Fruit Slices

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fruit Slices is a cereal‑based sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA group 4), with 25.6 g of sugars, 7.1 g of fat and 0.42 g of salt per 100 g, but it provides a relatively high 6.5 g of fiber. The bar contains wheat gluten, milk ingredients and may have traces of nuts and sesame seeds, and it lists nine food‑grade additives such as maltitol syrup, glycerine, pectins and citric acid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal372 kcal

Fat7.1 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates71.1 g

Sugars25.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, Fruit Slices contains 25.6 g of sugars (vs 28.98 g), 7.1 g of fat (vs 17.65 g) and 0.42 g of salt (vs 1.98 g) per 100 g, while offering 6.5 g of fiber, well above the typical 3.07 g.

Ingredients

wheat flour, dried grapes (27%) (sultanas and currants in varying proportions), apple flavour filling (9%) [bulking agent (maltitol syrup), humectant (glycerine), wheat bran, apple juice concentrate (0.3%), gelling agent (pectins), acidity regulators (sodium citrates, citric acid), ground cinnamon, natural flavouring, firming agent (calcium lactate)], vegetable oil (sunflower), sugar, dietary fibre (inulin), maltodextrin, rice flour, milk solids, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, disodium diphosphate, ammonium bicarbonate), glucose syrup, dried skimmed milk, natural flavourings (contains milk), salt, ground cinnamon. for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. may also contain nuts, sesame seeds. *contains 27% dried fruit (sultanas/ currants) and the equivalent of 3.2% apple. typical number of slices per pack: 12

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