Why is Barrette arachidi e cioccolato al latte classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, added sugars, emulsifiers and flavorings; the label lists three additives: E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant) and E422 (glycerol).

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

With 20 g of sugar and 7.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, which are undesirable for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure; the low salt (0.14 g) is favorable, but the overall high energy load may also impact weight control.

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

The product is not vegan because it contains milk powder and whey in the chocolate, it is not keto‑friendly due to its high carbohydrate (31 g sugars) content, it is not certified halal, and it is not gluten‑free because it includes whole‑wheat flakes and may contain traces of wheat gluten.

crownfield • 96 g, 4 barres de 24 g

Barrette arachidi e cioccolato al latte

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barrette arachidi e cioccolato al latte is a sweet snack bar that combines peanuts with milk chocolate, belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high fat (35 g), saturated fat (7.6 g) and sugar (20 g) per 100 g, while offering low salt (0.14 g), 18 g of protein and 5.4 g of fiber. The bar lists allergens such as peanuts, milk and gluten and may contain traces of tree nuts and sesame, and although marketed as a plant‑based snack it includes dairy‑derived chocolate.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal53 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat7.6 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bars, this bar contains less sugar (20 g vs 28.98 g) and far less salt (0.14 g vs 1.98 g), but its fat content is double the average (35 g vs 17.65 g) and it provides more protein (18 g vs 6.33 g), resulting in a higher energy value of about 511 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 418 kcal.

Ingredients

59% cacahuètes (_arachides_), sirop de glucose-fructose, 10% morceaux de chocolat au lait (sucre, _lait_ en poudre entier, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, poudre de lactosérum doux (_lait_), émulsifiant: lécithines (tournesol)), sirop de glucose, 4.9% pétales de blé complet (farine de _blé_ complet), lait concentré sucré (_lait_, sucre), graisse de coco, humectant: glycérol; sel, sirop de sucre caramélisé (sirop de glucose, sucre), émulsifiant: lécithines (tournesol)

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