Why is Mentos Fruit 8x14er Jumbo-rolle classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The candy is made from refined sugar, glucose syrup and a suite of additives such as colourants (E160 carotenoids, E162 beetroot red), acid (E330 citric acid), thickeners (E418 gellan gum, E466 cellulose gum, E414 Arabic gum), emulsifier (E473 sucroesters) and glazing agent (E903 carnauba wax), which together meet the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product.

How does the high sugar content affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 67 g of sugars per 100 g, the candy can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its low salt (0.1 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the overall calorie load remains high.

Is the orange ingredient a concern for allergic individuals?

Yes, orange is listed as an allergen; anyone with a citrus allergy should avoid this product to prevent allergic reactions.

Mentos • 8 x 37 g

Mentos Fruit 8x14er Jumbo-rolle

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mentos Fruit 8x14er Jumbo-rolle is a fruit‑flavoured candy sold in packs of eight 37 g rolls, positioned as a sugary snack. As a member of the "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets" dietary families, it delivers 67 g of sugars per 100 g while providing only 1.9 g of fat and 0.1 g of salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification that marks it as ultra‑processed. The product contains eight listed additives, including colourants, thickeners, an emulsifier and a glazing agent, and although its Eco‑Score is B, the high sugar load remains a nutritional drawback.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal388 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates92 g

Sugars67 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this candy contains 67 g of sugar per 100 g versus the category average of 53.44 g, while its fat (1.9 g) and salt (0.1 g) are well below the typical 10.52 g fat and 0.36 g salt levels.

Ingredients

Sucre, sirop de glucose, jus de fruits (fraise, orange, citron)(2%), huile de noix de coco, acidifiant (acide citrique), fécule, arômes, maltodextrine, beurre de cacao, épaississants (gomme gellane, gomme de cellulose, gomme arabique), émulsifiant (sucroesters d'acides gras), agent d'enrobage (cire de carnauba), colorants (caroténoïdes, rouge de betterave).

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