Why is Barres Céréales Coco Pops Kellogg's classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is made from refined cereals, added sugars, palm‑derived oils, and a suite of industrial ingredients such as flavorings, emulsifiers and antioxidants. Listed additives include E304 (ascorbyl palmitate), E307 (alpha‑tocopherol), E322 (lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant), E420 (sorbitol) and E422 (glycerol), all of which are typical of highly processed snack foods.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 27 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar provides a rapid source of glucose that can raise blood‑sugar levels quickly; such a high sugar load makes it unsuitable for people managing diabetes without careful portion control.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

No. Although the cereal base is rice, the product is labeled with a gluten allergen and therefore contains gluten, and it also includes dairy ingredients (skimmed milk, whey, milk powder), so it does not meet gluten‑free or vegan criteria.

Kellogg's • 120 g

Barres Céréales Coco Pops Kellogg's - 6x20g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres Céréales Coco Pops Kellogg's are chocolate‑flavored rice‑based snack bars, each 20 g, sold in 6‑packs. They belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups, carry a Nutri‑Score of E, are classified in NOVA group 4, and provide 410 kcal, 13 g fat (9.5 g saturated), 27 g sugars, 0.38 g salt, 4.3 g fiber per 100 g, with added calcium and vitamin D. The bars are free from artificial preservatives and colourings but contain several additives (e.g., E304, E307, E322, E420, E422) and allergens (gluten, milk, soy), making them a high‑sugar, high‑fat option that may not suit low‑sugar or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal410 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat9.5 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate cereal bar, this product contains slightly less sugar and total fat, more saturated fat and fiber, and far less salt, resulting in a marginally lower energy content.

Ingredients

Céréales Kellogg's Coco Pops (42%)(Riz, Sirop de glucose, Sucre, Cacao maigre en poudre, Pâte de cacao, Sel, Arôme de malt d'ORGE, Arômes, Vitamines {Niacine, B6, B2, B1, Acide folique, D, B12}, fer), Huiles végétales (Palme, Palmiste, Noix de coco) en proportions variables, LAIT écrémé concentré sucré (8%)(LAIT écrémé, Sucre), Amidon, Sirop de glucose, Sirop de sucre inverti, Sucre, LAIT écrémé en poudre(4%), Oligofructose, Carbonate de calcium, Fructose, Humectants(Glycérol, Sorbitol), Petit-LAIT en poudre, Cacao maigre en poudre, Arômes, Émulsifiant(Lécithine de SOJA), Antioxydants(Palmitate d'ascorbyle, Alpha-tocophérol), Vitamine D.

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