Why is Bonbons Suisses aux plantes Menthol Sans sucres classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it is made from refined sweeteners, flavor extracts and added food additives rather than whole foods, it falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 tier; the product includes the sweetening additives E953 (isomalt) and E960a (stevia glycosides) together with menthol, eucalyptus extract and natural color extracts from spirulina and carrot.

Is this candy suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

Yes, all ingredients are plant‑derived, it contains no animal products, no gluten‑containing grains, and the sugar‑free sweeteners keep the carbohydrate content very low, making it compatible with vegan, keto and gluten‑free eating patterns.

Can the isomalt sweetener in this product cause digestive issues for people with IBS or other sensitivities?

Isomalt is a sugar alcohol that can have a laxative effect when consumed in large amounts; individuals with IBS, FODMAP sensitivity or a tendency toward digestive upset should limit their intake, especially since the label warns that excessive consumption may cause laxative effects.

Ricola • 70 g

Bonbons Suisses aux plantes Menthol Sans sucres

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bonbons Suisses aux plantes Menthol Sans sucres is a sugar‑free Swiss menthol candy that belongs to the Sugary snacks (pnns_groups) family of the French PNNS dietary classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing sweeteners such as isomalt (E953) and stevia glycosides (E960a), menthol, eucalyptus extract and two food additives. Although its fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar levels are low, the presence of sugar‑alcohol sweeteners and a label warning that excessive consumption may have laxative effects means it should be eaten in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal235 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates98 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Typical sugary snacks average around 53 g of sugar, 10.5 g of fat, 7 g of saturated fat and 0.36 g of salt per 100 g, whereas this menthol candy contains essentially no sugar, negligible fat and saturated fat, and very low salt, positioning it as a low‑calorie alternative within the snack category.

Ingredients

Édulcorant (isomalt), menthol, extrait (0,2%) d'eucalyptus et du mélange de 13 plantes Ricola, huile essentielle d'eucalyptus, extrait-couleur de spiruline, extrait-couleur de carotte, édulcorant (glycosides de stéviol issus de Stevia).

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