Why is Kellogg's Barres Frosties classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because it combines refined corn flakes with added sugars, concentrated skimmed milk, multiple isolated ingredients, flavorings, vitamins and several food additives, all of which are manufactured separately and then blended; the listed additives are E304 (ascorbyl palmitate), E304i (ascorbyl palmitate), E307 (alpha-tocopherol), E322 (lecithins), E322i (lecithin variant), E420 (sorbitol) and E422 (glycerol), plus palm oil used as a vegetable oil.

How does the sugar and salt content in Kellogg's Barres Frosties affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the bars can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and are not recommended for people managing diabetes, while the 0.55 g of salt, although lower than the average snack, still adds to daily sodium intake and should be limited by those with hypertension.

Is the presence of gluten, milk, and soy in Kellogg's Barres Frosties a concern for individuals with allergies?

Yes, the product contains gluten from the corn‑flake base, milk ingredients (skimmed milk, whey powder) and soy lecithin, so it is unsuitable for anyone allergic to wheat/gluten, dairy or soy.

Kellogg's • 150 g

Kellogg's Barres Frosties 6x25g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Kellogg's Barres Frosties 6x25g are sweet cereal snack bars that belong to the Sugary Snacks family and are sold in packs of six 25-gram bars. Nutritionally they provide 26 g of sugars, 6.4 g of saturated fat and 0.55 g of salt per 100 g, earning a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting an ultra-processed product with high energy (about 400 kcal) and modest fiber (3.2 g) plus added vitamins D and calcium. On the positive side they contain added vitamins, calcium and a small amount of fiber, but they also include allergens (gluten, milk, soy), palm oil, several additives (E304, E304i, E307, E322, E322i, E420, E422) and non-vegan ingredients, limiting suitability for vegan or low-sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal400 kcal

Fat9.2 g

Saturated Fat6.4 g

Carbohydrates72 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar contains slightly less sugar (26 g vs 28.98 g), lower saturated fat (6.4 g vs 7.8 g) and much less salt (0.55 g vs 1.98 g), a bit more fiber (3.2 g vs 3.07 g) and provides about 400 kcal of energy, which is slightly below the category average of 418 kcal.

Ingredients

Céréales Kellogg's Corn Flakes (39%)(Maïs, Sucre, Arôme de malt d'ORGE, Sel, Vitamines {Niacine, B6, B2, B1, Acide folique, B12, D}, fer), LAIT écrémé concentré sucré (12%)(LAIT écrémé, Sucre), Sirop de glucose, Huiles végétales (Palme, Palmiste, Noix de coco) en proportions variables, Sirop de sucre inverti, LAIT écrémé en poudre(5%), Amidon, Sucre, Fructose, Humectants(Glycérol, Sorbitol), Oligofructose, Carbonate de calcium, Petit-LAIT en poudre, Antioxydants(Palmitate d'ascorbyle, Alpha-tocophérol), Émulsifiant(Lécithine de SOJA), Arômes, Vitamine D,

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