Why is Alpro Greek Coconut Dessert classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes multiple industrially processed ingredients such as modified sweetened starches, pectin (E440a), agar‑agar (E406), and citric acid (E330) used as a flavor enhancer and acidity regulator, in addition to fermented sea salt and a mix of thickeners that are not found in minimally processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or heart‑health diet?

With 7.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert provides a modest carbohydrate load that is considerably lower than many sweet snacks, making it a less aggressive blood‑glucose trigger for diabetics; however, its 7.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g may raise LDL cholesterol levels, so individuals managing heart‑health conditions should consume it sparingly.

Is this product suitable for strict vegan and gluten‑free diets despite containing added ingredients?

Yes, all listed components, including coconut milk, coconut water, plant‑based thickeners, and the fermented sea‑salt blend, are free from animal derivatives and gluten, and the label confirms vegan and gluten‑free status, though trace soy contamination is possible.

Alpro • 350g

Alpro à la Grecque Éclats de coco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Alpro Greek Coconut Dessert is a plant‑based, vegan sweet classified as a sugary snack, bearing a Nutri‑Score of C and placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. It delivers modest calories (130 kcal per 100 g) and low sugar and salt compared with typical desserts, yet its saturated fat content is relatively high at 7.5 g per 100 g. The product is free from dairy, gluten and animal‑derived ingredients, but contains added thickeners, citric acid and a small amount of fermented sea salt, which may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal130 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat7.5 g

Carbohydrates12.7 g

Sugars7.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this dessert contains far less sugar (7.8 g vs 53.44 g), lower total fat (8 g vs 10.52 g), lower salt (0.09 g vs 0.36 g) and fewer calories (130 kcal vs 373 kcal), while its saturated fat (7.5 g) is slightly above the category average of 6.99 g.

Ingredients

Lait de coco (39%) (crème de noix de coco, eau), eau, eau de noix de coco (17%), sucre amidons modifiés, coco râpée déshydratée (1.6%) épaississants (pectines, agar-agar), arômes naturels correcteur d'acidité (acide citrique), sel marin de table ferments (S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, B.lactis). Peut contenir des traces de soja. Sans produits laitiers, ni gluten.

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