Why is Mentos Fruits classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is made from refined sugars, glucose syrup and a range of industrial ingredients such as citric acid (E330), gellan gum (E418), cellulose gum (E466), gum arabic (E414), carnauba wax (E903), beeswax (E901), beta‑carotene (E160aI) and beetroot red (E162), along with flavourings and an emulsifier derived from fatty acids.

How does the high sugar content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 69 g of sugar per 100 g, the dragee can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic individuals, while its low salt (0.1 g) means it has minimal direct impact on blood pressure, though the overall high caloric load can still influence cardiovascular risk.

Is Mentos Fruits suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or keto diets?

The product is labelled gluten‑free and contains no wheat‑derived ingredients, but it includes beeswax, an animal‑derived coating, so it is not vegan; its very high carbohydrate and sugar content also makes it incompatible with keto dietary requirements.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mentos Fruits are a fruit‑flavored chewy dragee produced by the Mentos brand, positioned as a sweet snack. They belong to the Sugary snacks / Sweets group, offering very low fat (1.9 g), low salt (0.1 g) and virtually no protein, but they are extremely high in sugar (69 g per 100 g) and carbohydrates (92 g), delivering about 394 kcal. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting the presence of nine additives such as citric acid, various gums, waxes and colourings, which contribute to its low nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal394 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates92 g

Sugars69 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snack averages, this product contains markedly more sugar (69 g vs 53 g) and carbohydrates (92 g vs 70 g), slightly higher energy, but far less fat, saturated fat, salt, and protein.

Ingredients

sugar, glucose syrup, fruit juices (strawberry, orange, lemon) (2%), coconut oil fully hydrogenated, acidifier (citric acid), starch, flavourings, maltodextrin, thickeners (gellan gum, cellulose gum, gum arabic), emulsifier (follow-fatty acids), coating agents (carnauba wax, beeswax), colours (beta carotene, beetroot red),

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