Why is Nut butter bar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar receives a NOVA 4 rating because its ingredients are largely refined and industrially processed, and it includes several additives such as glycerol (E422) as a humectant, a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant (E306), soy lecithin as an emulsifier, and palm oil, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 19 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar contributes a moderate amount of simple carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit portion size, while the 0.76 g of salt is relatively low compared to many snack bars but still adds to daily sodium intake and should be considered by those managing hypertension.

Is the peanut butter in this product a concern for people with peanut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 19.5% peanut paste and an additional 3.3% peanut flour, both of which are recognized peanut allergens, so anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this product.

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Nut butter bar

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nut butter bar is an organic protein-energy snack bar marketed as a bodybuilding and energy supplement. It falls under the PNNS group 'Sugary snacks', carries a NOVA 4 rating indicating an ultra-processed product, and does not receive a Nutri-Score because it is classified as a dietary supplement. The bar provides 14 g of protein, 6.3 g of fiber and 456 kcal per 100 g, but also contains 19 g of sugars, 22 g of fat (including 4.9 g saturated) and 0.76 g of salt, and includes additives such as glycerol (E422), a tocopherol-rich antioxidant (E306) and soy lecithin.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal456 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this Nut butter bar contains less sugar (19 g vs 28.9 g) and salt (0.76 g vs 2 g), but more fat (22 g vs 17.6 g), protein (14 g vs 6.3 g) and fiber (6.3 g vs 3.1 g), resulting in higher energy (456 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Beurre d'arachide* (19,5%), flocons d'avoine* (11%), farine d'avoine*, sirop de riz brun*, sirop de canne, pâte de datte*, protéines de petits pois huiles végétales* (tournes, soja, en proportions variables), amidon de riz*, sirop de tapioca*, huile de palme", farine d'arachide* (3,3%), sucre de canne, farine de riz, humectant: glycerol, chocolat no wre (1,1%), cacao maigre (1,0%), arômes naturels, sel, cacao maigre alcalinisé* (0,5%), émulsifiant : Jécithine de soja", antioxydant: extrait riche en tocopherols. *Biologique

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