Why is Compote de pommes classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it combines whole fruit with added sugar and acidity regulators but does not undergo extensive industrial formulation; the only additives are citric acid (E330) used as an acidity regulator and ascorbic acid (E300) serving as an antioxidant.

How does the sugar content of this apple compote affect a diabetic diet?

With 12.4 g of sugar per 100 g, a typical serving provides about 3–4 g of sugar, which can raise blood glucose modestly; diabetics should limit portions and count the sugars toward their daily carbohydrate allowance.

Is Compote de pommes suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, all ingredients – apples, cane sugar, citric acid and ascorbic acid – are plant‑derived, and the product carries a vegan‑compatible label, so it contains no animal‑derived components.

Delhaize • 370 g

Compote de pommes

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Compote de pommes is an organic apple compote sold in a 370 g pot, consisting of 96 % apples with a small amount of cane sugar and natural acidity regulators. It belongs to the fruits and vegetables food group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A, and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product with low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g), very low salt (0.01 g) and modest sugar (12.4 g per 100 g). While its calorie count (64 kcal per 100 g) and sugar are below the category averages, fiber is slightly lower than typical compotes and it contains two additives (E330 citric acid and E300 ascorbic acid).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal64 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates13.3 g

Sugars12.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit‑based compote, this apple compote delivers about 30 % fewer calories (64 kcal vs 94 kcal), 30 % less fat (0.5 g vs 0.71 g), roughly 25 % less sugar (12.4 g vs 16.8 g) and dramatically lower salt (0.01 g vs 0.21 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Pommes* 96%, sucre de canne* 3,5%, correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique), antioxydant (acide ascorbique).

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Delhaize

350 g