Why is Barre Pâtissière classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars and a range of industrial ingredients such as diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonates (E500), potassium sorbate (E202), citric acid (E330), flavourings that contain alcohol and carotenoid colour (E160); these additives and the extensive processing steps place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 29 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for people managing diabetes, while the 1.4 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may increase blood pressure for those with hypertension; both nutrients should be limited in such diets.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the bar contains eggs (10.8% of the formulation) and is labelled with an egg allergen, so it is not safe for individuals who are allergic to egg or who need to avoid gluten, as wheat flour also provides gluten.

Kergrist • 800 g

Barre Pâtissière

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barre Pâtissière is a pre-packed pound-cake style snack made by Kergrist, featuring wheat flour, sugar, eggs, rapeseed oil and a short list of preservatives and flavourings. With 12 g of fat, 29 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, it scores a Nutri-Score of E and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, meaning the high sugar load is a nutritional drawback while its saturated fat and fibre are relatively modest. The product belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families, is packaged in paper, cardboard and a thin plastic film, and carries five food additives, which together lower its overall environmental score to a C.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal347 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet-snack category, this bar contains slightly more sugar (29 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but considerably less fat (12 g vs 17.65 g) and salt (1.4 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, eau, œufs de poules élevées au sol (10,8%), huile de colza, poudres à lever : diphosphates, carbonates de sodium, sel, conservateur : sorbate de potassium, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, arômes (contient alcool), colorant : caroténoïdes.

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Carrefour, Simpl

800 g