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

The snack is rated NOVA 4 because the peanuts are dry‑roasted and then blended with fortified wheat flour, sorbitol syrup, maltodextrin, acacia gum and other flavoring agents; these added ingredients, E420 (sorbitol syrup), E414 (acacia gum) and E160c (paprika extract), make it an ultra‑processed product.

How does the sugar and salt content of Dry Roasted Peanuts affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 4.7 g of sugars per 100 g the snack contributes a modest amount of carbohydrate, which can be accommodated in a controlled‑carb diabetic plan, while the 0.9 g of salt is relatively low for a salty snack but may still add to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should monitor total salt consumption.

Is Dry Roasted Peanuts suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

The product is fully plant‑based and carries a vegetarian label, making it suitable for vegans; however, its 10.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g exceeds typical keto limits and the inclusion of fortified wheat flour introduces gluten, so it is not appropriate for keto or gluten‑free diets.

Morrisons

Dry Roasted Peanuts

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Dry Roasted Peanuts are a plant‑based snack classified in the Salty snacks and Nuts PNNS groups. With a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA 4 rating, they offer a high protein content (27 g per 100 g) and good fiber (8.3 g), but also contain a high level of total fat (46.6 g) and saturated fat (5.6 g), and a moderate amount of salt (0.9 g). The product is vegetarian and contains additives such as sorbitol syrup (E420), acacia gum (E414) and paprika extract (E160c), which contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal590 kcal

Fat46.6 g

Saturated Fat5.6 g

Carbohydrates10.7 g

Sugars4.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average roasted‑nut snacks, this dry roasted peanut delivers lower sugar (4.7 g vs 6.39 g), lower total fat (46.6 g vs 49.11 g), lower saturated fat (5.6 g vs 6.61 g) and much lower salt (0.9 g vs 3.65 g), while providing markedly higher protein (27.3 g vs 18.99 g) and slightly less fiber (8.34 g vs 9.33 g).

Ingredients

peanuts (94%), fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sorbitol syrup, salt, maltodextrin, onion powder, yeast extract, gelling agent (acacia gum), yeast powder, sunflower oil, colour (paprika extract), spices (contains celery), herbs, sugar beet extract, onion extract,

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