Why is Alpro Lime Plant-Based Dessert classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, flavorings, stabilizers and a range of E-number additives rather than whole foods. The product contains E330 (citric acid), E331 (sodium citrates), E440 (pectin), E304 (ascorbyl palmitate), E306 (tocopherol-rich extract) together with added sugars, fruit concentrates and natural lemon flavor.

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

The dessert provides 10.1 g of sugar per 100 g, which is moderate and lower than typical sugary snacks, so it can fit into a controlled carbohydrate plan if portion sizes are limited, but it still contributes to daily glucose intake and therefore should be counted by diabetics. Its salt level is 0.21 g per 100 g, which is below the average sugary snack and generally safe for a hypertension-friendly diet.

Is the soy in this product a concern for individuals with soy allergy?

Yes, soy is the main base of the dessert (about 84% of the formulation) and is listed as an allergen, so individuals with soy allergy should avoid it.

Alpro • 500g

Dessert végétal citron vert

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Alpro Lime Plant-Based Dessert is classified as a sugary snack, falling under the Sugary snacks PNNS group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is listed as a NOVA 4 ultra-processed product, offering low fat, modest protein (3.6 g per 100 g) and relatively low sugar (10.1 g) and salt (0.21 g) compared with typical sugary snacks, but it still contains added sugars, several additives, and soy, which is a common allergen. While it provides a vegan, lactose-free alternative with a light energy content (about 75 kcal per 100 g), consumers should be aware of its processed nature and added ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal77 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates10.1 g

Sugars10.1 g

Comparative Analysis

While the average sugary snack contains about 53 g of sugar, 10 g of fat and 0.36 g of salt per 100 g, this lime flavored soy dessert provides only 10 g of sugar, low fat, 0.21 g of salt, 3.6 g of protein and roughly 75 kcal, making it considerably less energy-dense than typical options.

Ingredients

Base de soja (84,3%) (eau, fèves de soja décortiquées (9,7%)), sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, mélange citron-citron vert (3,4%) (jus à base de concentré (1,7%), citron (1,1%)), jus de citron vert à base de concentré (0,6%)), correcteurs d'acidité (acide citrique, citrates de sodium), stabilisant (pectines), calcium (phosphate tricalcique), sel marin de table, concentré de carotte et potiron, antioxydants (extrait riche en tocophérols, esters d'acides gras de l'acide ascorbique), arôme, arôme naturel de citron avec d'autres arômes naturels, vitamines (B2, B12, D2), ferments de yaourt (S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus).

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