Why is Barres de céréales chocolat au lait noix de coco classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined wheat and rice flours, glucose syrup, added sugars, multiple emulsifiers, a colourant and a stabiliser, all of which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods; the listed additives are caramel colour (E150a), sorbitol (E420), soy lecithin (E322) and sunflower lecithin, plus a small amount of vanilla extract.

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

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 9.2 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for hypertension and cardiovascular health; however, its low salt (0.34 g) does not add to blood‑pressure risk.

Is the presence of milk, nuts, wheat, peanuts and soy in this product a concern for common food allergies?

Yes, the bar contains milk, gluten‑containing wheat, hazelnuts, peanuts (trace) and soy ingredients, so it is unsuitable for individuals with allergies to any of these allergens and must be avoided by those with related sensitivities.

Casino • 125 g

Barres de céréales chocolat au lait noix de coco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres de céréales chocolat au lait noix de coco are milk‑chocolate and coconut flavored cereal bars packaged in a 125 g cardboard sleeve and positioned as a sweet snack. They belong to the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes categories, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4, reflecting high levels of sugar (28 g per 100 g), saturated fat (9.2 g per 100 g) and the presence of additives such as caramel colour (E150a), sorbitol (E420) and soy lecithin. Although the product is palm‑oil‑free, bears the Rainforest Alliance seal for its cocoa and earns an Eco‑Score B for its packaging and production, its overall nutritional profile is less favourable due to high calories, added sugars and multiple allergens including gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal447 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat9.2 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate cereal bar, this product has slightly less sugar and total fat, markedly lower salt, but higher saturated fat, calories, carbohydrates and fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose - céréales croustillantes 16% (farine de blé - farine de riz - dextrose - sucre - sel) - chocolat au lait 16% (sucre - beurre de cacao* - lait entier en poudre - pâte de cacao* - émulsifiant: lécithines de soja et tournesol - extrait de vanille) - flocons d'avoine 15,5% - pétales de blé 7% (blé - sel - extrait de malt d'orge) - noix de coco 5,5% - huile de tournesol - noisette - stabilisant: sorbitols - colorant: caramel ordinaire - arôme - émulsifiant: lécithines de soja - antioxidant: extrait riche en tocophérols. *Certifié Rainforest Alliance. Casino s'engage avec Rainforest Alliance dans la production durable de cacao: www.ra.org Traces d'arachides et d'autres fruits à coque.

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