Why is Bonbons Tic Tac fruit‑dragon flavor classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined sugar, maltodextrin, acids, thickeners and several industrial additives; the label lists E162 (beetroot red), E330 (citric acid), E296 (malic acid), E414 (acacia gum), E470b (magnesium salts of fatty acids) and E903 (carnauba wax) as its main additives.

How does the high sugar content of this candy affect people with diabetes or those monitoring blood glucose?

With 91 g of sugar per 100 g, the candy provides roughly 360 kcal from sugar alone, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes; diabetics should limit consumption to a very small portion or avoid it altogether.

Is this Tic Tac fruit‑dragon candy suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and contain no gluten‑containing grains, so the product can be considered vegan‑friendly, although the vegan status of some additives is marked as ‘maybe’ in the database; people with strict vegan requirements may wish to verify the source of the anti‑caking agent (E470b).

Ferrero, TIC TAC • 54 g

Bonbons Tic Tac x110 pastilles goût multifruit - 54g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a fruit‑dragon flavored Tic Tac candy sold in 54 g blister packs and classified under sugary snacks and confectionery. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed confection with 91 g of sugars and 0 g of protein per 100 g, while fat, saturated fat and salt are low. Although it is labeled vegetarian and contains no added salt, the high sugar load, several food additives (e.g., E162, E330, E414, E470b, E903) and a lack of fiber make it a treat best consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal397 kcal

Fat0.8 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates95.5 g

Sugars90.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average candy profile, this Tic Tac variant contains roughly double the sugar (91 g vs 53.4 g) and about 25 % more carbohydrates (96 g vs 69.9 g), yet its fat (0.5 g) and saturated fat (0.5 g) are far below the category averages, resulting in a slightly higher energy value (397 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre, maltodextrine, épaississant: gomme arabique; amidon de riz, acidifiants: acide citrique, acide malique; arômes, anti-agglomérant: sels de magnésium d'acide gras; concentré de betterave, extrait de spiruline, fraise en poudre, pomme en poudre, jus d'ananas concentré, agent d'enrobage: cire de carnauba.

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