Why is the dark and white chocolate flavored bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several industrial ingredients such as polydextrose, sorbitol, glycerol, stabilizers (E420 and E422), and the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this bar affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 16 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can raise blood glucose levels and may challenge tight diabetic control, while 6.8 g of saturated fat contributes to cholesterol intake; however, both values are lower than those of many comparable snack bars, so the impact is moderate rather than extreme.

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

No; the formulation contains milk fat, milk proteins, soy lecithin and wheat gluten, which disqualify it for vegan and gluten‑free diets, and its 29 g of carbohydrates per 100 g makes it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen.

Gerlinéa • 2 x 31 g

barre saveur chocolat noir et blanc

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a dark and white chocolate flavored snack bar, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls in NOVA group 4, and provides 345 kcal per 100 g with 20 g protein and 30 g fiber, but also 16 g sugars, 6.8 g saturated fat and 0.3 g salt. While its high fiber and protein and lower-than‑average amounts of fat, sugar and salt are positives, the presence of five additives, dairy, soy and gluten makes it a highly processed product unsuitable for several dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal345 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat6.8 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this bar contains considerably less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir de couverture 30% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, matière grasse de lait, émulsifiant: lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille), extrait de chicorée (fructo oligosaccharides), stabilisants : sorbitols et glycérol d'origine végétale, polydextrose, gluten de blé, protéines de soja (lécithines (soja), protéines de lait, huile de tournesol, lait écrémé en poudre, arômes, sel de mer, vitamines (E, PP, B6, B1, B9).

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