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

The bar is made from refined cereals, glucose syrup, added dextrose, multiple sugars and sunflower oil, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; it also includes two listed additives: E322 (lecithins) as an emulsifier and E306 (tocopherol‑rich antioxidant).

How does the sugar and salt content of this cereal bar 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 diabetic control, while 0.72 g of salt contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake and may be problematic for hypertension.

Is the wheat gluten or soy lecithin in this bar a concern for people with celiac disease or soy allergy?

Yes; the product contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, and soy‑derived lecithin, so it is not safe for those requiring a gluten‑free diet or who are allergic to soy.

Chabrior, Intermarché • 108 g

Barres de céréales fruits rouges x6

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres de céréales fruits rouges x6 are red‑fruit cereal bars marketed as sweet snack items and belong to the Sugary snacks group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed composition with added sugars, glucose syrup, refined cereals and two additives (E322 lecithin and E306 tocopherol‑rich antioxidant). Nutritionally, the bars provide moderate protein and high fiber (9.1 g per 100 g) but also contain high sugar (28 g) and moderate salt (0.72 g), making them energy‑dense and unsuitable for low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal389 kcal

Fat5.9 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates74 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this bar has slightly less sugar (28 g vs 28.98 g) and markedly lower fat (5.9 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (1.1 g vs 7.8 g) and salt (0.72 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Céréales 54,4% [flocons d'_avoine_ 22 9%, céréales croustillantes (farine de _blé_, farine de riz, dextrose, sucre, sel), pétales de maïs (maïs, sel, extrait de malt d'_orge_)], sirop de glucose, huile de tournesol, fruits rouges 3,7% (framboise lyophilisée caramel aromatique (sirop de glucose, eau, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols.

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