Why is Mints peppermint classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined sweeteners, flavorings and a colourant, all of which are industrially manufactured; its ingredient list includes sorbitol (E420), aspartame (E951), magnesium salts of fatty acids (E470b) as an anti‑caking agent and indigotine (E132) as a colour, which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugars and 0.01 g of salt per 100 g, the candy contributes minimal glucose and sodium, making it unlikely to spike blood sugar or blood pressure, although the high polyol content may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some individuals.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

All listed components are plant‑derived or mineral, so the mint is vegan and gluten‑free; however, the 98 g of polyols make it high in carbohydrates, which is unsuitable for a strict keto regime, and the presence of aspartame and synthetic colour may raise questions for strict halal observance.

Normal • 25 g

Mints peppermint

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mints peppermint are sugar‑free mint candies marketed under the Normal brand, falling in the sugary snacks group of the PNNS classification. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of artificial sweeteners (sorbitol and aspartame), a synthetic colour (indigotine/E132) and an anti‑caking magnesium salt. Nutritionally they are low in fat (0.6 g), saturated fat (0.6 g), salt (0.01 g) and sugars (0.5 g per 100 g) but high in polyols (98 g) and provide 243 kcal per 100 g, so they offer a low‑sugar profile while remaining a highly processed confection.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal243 kcal

Fat0.6 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates98 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (53.4 g sugar, 10.5 g fat, 0.36 g salt and 373 kcal per 100 g), this mint contains only 0.5 g sugar, 0.6 g fat, 0.01 g salt and 243 kcal, representing roughly 99 % less sugar, 94 % less fat and 97 % less salt.

Ingredients

Édulcorants (sorbitols, aspartame), arômes, antiagglomérant (sels de magnesium d'acides gras), colorant (indigotine). Contient une source de phenylalanine.

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35 g