Why is the Barre marbrée classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined wheat flour, sugar, eggs, rapeseed oil and chocolate, and it includes several industrial additives such as E1200 (cellulose), E322/E322i (soy lecithin), E341 (calcium phosphates), E415 (xanthane gum), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt (0.16 g) does not pose a significant hypertension risk but the overall high calorie and fat content may still contribute to weight‑related blood‑pressure issues.

Is the egg in this chocolate‑marble bar a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes eggs, which are a declared allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product.

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Barre marbrée

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Barre marbrée is a chocolate-marble snack bar sold at Aldi in France, classified within the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 tier, reflecting its high levels of added sugars (27 g) and total fat (22 g) per 100 g, while offering modest protein (5.7 g) and fiber (1.9 g). The bar also contains common allergens (egg, gluten, soy) and six food additives, which temper any nutritional benefits.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal429 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this chocolate‑marble bar contains slightly less sugar (27 g vs 28.9 g) but markedly more total fat (22 g vs 17.6 g), lower saturated fat (2.8 g vs 7.8 g), and far less salt (0.16 g vs 2 g), resulting in a slightly higher energy value (429 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

farine de blé, sucre, œufs, huile de colza, agent de charge: E1200, chocolat 5,2 % (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja, arôme naturel), sirop de glucose-fructose, poudres à lever:carbonates d'ammonium et de sodium - phosphates de calcium acide citrique, sel, gélifiant: gomme xanthane, farine de blé malté, arôme,

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