Why is Honey Roast Peanuts classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack combines peanuts with refined sugar, glucose syrup, honey, sunflower oil and a stabiliser (xanthan gum, E415), all of which are industrially processed ingredients, and it is packed in a mixed‑plastic bag, meeting the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product.

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

With 14 g of sugar per 100 g (about 4.2 g in a typical 30 g serving) the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 0.75 g of salt per 100 g (0.225 g per serving) contributes to daily sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension.

Is the peanut ingredient in this product a concern for people with allergies?

Peanuts account for 86 % of the product, so it is a high‑risk item for anyone with a peanut allergy, and cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out, making it unsuitable for nut‑allergic consumers.

KP • 225g

Honey Roast Peanuts

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Honey Roast Peanuts are a roasted peanut snack coated with honey, marketed as a vegetarian, high‑fiber, protein‑source snack. Per 100 g they contain 595 kcal, 46 g fat (7.3 g saturated), 27 g protein, 14 g sugars, 0.75 g salt and 7.6 g fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 classification, which indicates high levels of fat, sugars and salt despite strong protein and fiber content. The product is suitable for vegetarians, contains peanuts (an allergen) and honey (non‑vegan), and is packaged in a non‑recyclable plastic bag.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal595 kcal

Fat46 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty‑snack, this honey‑roasted peanut contains roughly twice the sugar (14 g vs 6.4 g) and less salt (0.75 g vs 3.6 g) while delivering more protein (27 g vs 19 g) and slightly lower fat.

Ingredients

_Peanuts_ (86%), Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Honey (1.5%), Glucose Syrup, Salt, Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum).

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