Why is M&M's Mix Peanut, Chocolat, Crispy classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined sugars and cocoa with several industrial ingredients such as palm oil, palm kernel oil, soy lecithin (emulsifier), Arabic gum (stabiliser), dextrin, malt extract, colourants, carnauba wax (glazing agent) and other processing aids, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With about 55 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its low saturated‑fat (≈1.6 g) and very low salt (0.05 g) make it less problematic for hypertension, though the overall high fat and calorie density still warrant moderation.

Is this product safe for people with peanut, milk or soy allergies?

No. The ingredient list explicitly includes peanuts, whole‑milk powder, skimmed‑milk powder, lactose and soy lecithin, so it poses a clear allergy risk for individuals sensitive to peanuts, milk or soy.

M&M'S • 400g

M&M's Mix Peanut, Chocolat, Crispy 400g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

M&M's Mix Peanut, Chocolat, Crispy is a 400 g bag of chocolate‑coated peanuts and crisp rice pieces marketed as a sweet snack, belonging to the PNNS groups "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets". It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting very high total fat (≈37 g per 100 g) and sugar (≈55 g) while providing low salt and modest fiber, giving it a high energy density despite a lower saturated‑fat content than many confectioneries. The formulation contains peanuts, milk, soy and gluten, and includes several palm‑derived fats, which may be a concern for allergen‑sensitive consumers and for those seeking environmentally sustainable ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal306 kcal

Energy1293 kJ

Fat36.9 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack (53.44 g sugar, 10.5 g fat, 6.99 g saturated fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this M&M’s mix delivers roughly the same sugar (54.6 g) but far higher total fat (36.9 g), markedly lower saturated fat (1.6 g), much less salt (0.05 g) and a lower energy value (306 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre, pâte de cacao, cacahuètes, beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre, lait écrémé en poudre, farine de riz, lactose, matière grasse de palme, amidon, matière grasse du lait, huile de palmiste, sirop de glucose, matière grasse de karité, émulsifiant (lécithine de soja), stabilisant (gomme arabique), dextrine, extrait de malt d'orge, colorants, sel, agent d'enrobage (cire de carnauba), dextrose, arômes, huile de palme.

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