Why is Vegan chocolate peanut butter classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined ingredients such as isolated peanut paste, oat flour, rice flour, coconut oil and added sweeteners, and it includes several food‑industry additives. The label lists E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (refined soy lecithin), E336 (tartaric acid), E336i (cream of tartar), E422 (glycerine), E500 (bicarbonate of sodium) and E500ii (sodium bicarbonate), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 25 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The salt level is 0.6 g per 100 g, which is below the average for sugary snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so it should be consumed in moderation by people managing hypertension.

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

The formulation is vegan and gluten‑free, as it contains no animal products and uses oat and rice flours labelled "without gluten". However, it is not keto‑friendly because it provides 42 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of sugars per 100 g, far exceeding typical keto limits.

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Vegan chocolate peanut butter

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Vegan chocolate peanut butter is a vegan, gluten‑free sweet snack classified within the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. Per 100 g it provides 469 kcal, 27 g fat (13 g saturated), 25 g sugars, 0.6 g salt, 8 g fiber and 10 g protein, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. While the high fiber and protein from peanuts and oat flour add some nutritional value, the product’s high sugar, saturated fat and multiple additives (E322, E336, E422, E500) make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal469 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this product contains less sugar and salt but markedly more fat, saturated fat and calories, while offering higher fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Cacahuètes* (29.5%), sucre de canne*, farine d'avoine sans gluten, pépites de chocolat noir* (12%) (sucre de canne, pâte de cacao*, beurre de cacao*, lécithine de tournesol*). huile de noix de coco*, farine de riz*, cacao en poudre* (3.3%). glycérine végétale, fécule de manioc*, fibre d'agave*, poudre à lever (crème de tartre, bicarbonate de sodium), émulsifiant (lécithine de tournesol*), fécule de pomme de terre*, sel. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque.

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