Why is Almond and Coconut Bars classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies heavily on refined ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, brown‑rice flour, added sugars and a caramelised sugar syrup, and it includes the emulsifier lecithins (E322) to improve texture; these industrially derived components place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How do the sugar and saturated‑fat levels in this bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 32.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited for people managing diabetes, while the 17.1 g of saturated fat contributes to increased LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict hypertensive or heart‑healthy diets.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The bar is gluten‑free but is not vegan because it contains honey, and its high carbohydrate (43 g) and sugar content make it incompatible with keto principles; halal status is unclear, and it must be avoided by those with tree‑nut allergies.

Crownfield, Lidl • 4 x 40 g

Barres Amandes et Noix de coco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Almond and Coconut Bars are a frozen snack bar marketed by Crownfield and Lidl, composed mainly of almonds, coconut pieces, honey, and various syrups. With 32.1 g fat, 17.1 g saturated fat, 32.5 g sugars and 0.01 g salt per 100 g, the bar scores an E on the Nutri‑Score and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating a high level of processing, while providing 7.6 g of fiber and 8.8 g of protein. The product is gluten‑free, contains tree‑nut allergens and honey (not vegan), and is packaged in four 40 g individual plastic bags inside a cardboard sleeve.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal512 kcal

Fat32.1 g

Saturated Fat17.1 g

Carbohydrates43.1 g

Sugars32.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this product contains substantially more sugar (32.5 g vs 28.98 g), fat (32.1 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (17.1 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level is far lower (0.01 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

27,7% amande, sirop de glucose-fructose, 19,8% éclats de noix de coco grillés, 10,3% miel, farine complète de riz, sucre, sirop d'oligofructose, émulsifiant: lécithines; sirop de sucre caramélisé (sirop de glucose, sucre). Traces éventuelles d'autres fruits à coque, d'arachides, de soja, de lait et de graines de sésame.

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