Why is Barquettes au chocolat et noisettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because the formulation relies on refined ingredients such as cane sugar, refined wheat flours and sunflower oil, and it includes food‑grade additives, lecithin (E322/E322i) as an emulsifier and ammonium carbonate (E503) as a raising agent, features typical of NOVA 4 products.

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

With 44 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, and while its salt is low, the excessive sugar contributes to overall carbohydrate load that can indirectly influence blood pressure and weight, thus it is not recommended for hypertensive diets.

Based on its ingredient list, is Barquettes au chocolat et noisettes suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or common allergy‑restricted diets?

No, the product contains eggs, milk powder, wheat flour (gluten) and hazelnuts, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free and is unsuitable for individuals allergic to eggs, dairy, gluten or tree nuts.

Bjorg • 120 g

Barquettes au chocolat et noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barquettes au chocolat et noisettes are organic chocolate‑hazelnut snack bars that fall under the sugary snacks and biscuits/cakes families. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting a high sugar level (44 g per 100 g) and moderate saturated fat, while also providing 3.8 g of fiber, whole‑grain flour and contain no palm oil. Although the product offers some nutritional positives, its high sugar, presence of additives (E322 lecithin, E503 ammonium carbonates) and common allergens (eggs, gluten, milk, nuts) limit its suitability for health‑focused or allergy‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal482 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars44 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar contains about 44 g of sugar per 100 g, over 50 % more than the category average of 28.98 g, while its fat (~16 g) is slightly below the average 17.65 g, its saturated fat (3.5 g) is less than half the average 7.8 g, and its salt (0.11 g) is markedly lower than the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Sucre de canne*, œufs* 18,6%, Farine complète de blé* 15,7%, Huile de tournesol*, Farine de blé* 5,7%, Chocolat* 5% (poudre de cacao* maigre, pâte de cacao*, sucre de canne*), Noisettes* 5%, Poudre de lait* écrémé, Sirop de blé*, Amidon de riz*, Émulsifiant: lécithines de tournesol*, Poudre à lever:carbonates d'ammonium, Arôme naturel de vanille*, Arôme naturel de noisettes, Levure désactivée *Ingrédients biologiques.

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