Why is Barres céréales pommes vertes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because its formulation relies heavily on industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, added sugars, refined flours and several food‑grade additives; the additives listed are E306 (tocopherol‑rich antioxidant), E322/E322i (soy lecithin emulsifier), E420 (sorbitol stabiliser) and E524 (sodium hydroxide acidity regulator).

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

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar provides a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable as a regular choice for diabetes management, and although its 0.48 g of salt per 100 g is modest, regular consumption could contribute to sodium intake that is a concern for hypertension.

Is the wheat flour in this bar a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the bar contains wheat flour which supplies gluten, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Casino • 125 g

Barres céréales pommes vertes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres céréales pommes vertes are green‑apple flavored cereal bars that fall under the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes categories. They contain less fat (5.8 g), salt (0.48 g) and calories (378 kcal) than the average snack bar, and provide a decent amount of fiber (4.6 g), yet they also deliver 28 g of sugar per 100 g and are classified as ultra‑processed NOVA 4. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of D and includes several food‑grade additives such as E306, E322, E322i, E420 and E524, and it lists allergens gluten, soy and sulfites with possible traces of peanuts, milk and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal378 kcal

Fat5.8 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates74 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this green‑apple cereal bar has substantially less fat (5.8 g vs 17.6 g), salt (0.48 g vs 2.0 g) and calories (378 kcal vs 418 kcal), while its sugar content (28 g) is close to the category average and its fiber (4.6 g) exceeds the typical 3.1 g.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose - flocons d'avoine 21% - pomme déshydratée 9,7% - farine de blé 9.3% - maïs 7.4% - huile de tournesol - farine de riz 4% - stabilisant : sorbitols - dextrose – sucre - caramel aromatique (sucre - eau - correcteur d'acidité : hydroxyde de sodium) - arôme - sel - émulsifiant : lécithines de soja - antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols - extrait de malt d'orge - conservateur : disulfite de sodium Traces d'arachides, de lait, et de fruits à coque.

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