Why is Barres de céréales gourmandes chocolat x4 classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined ingredients such as glucose syrup, added sugars, multiple emulsifiers, stabilizers and flavorings, which place it in the ultra‑processed category. The listed additives are E306 (tocopherol‑rich antioxidant), E322/E322i (soy and sunflower lecithins) and E420 (sorbitol) used as a stabiliser.

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

Each 100 g portion delivers 26.8 g of sugars, a level that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is therefore unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans; the salt content is only 0.03 g, so it does not significantly impact hypertension, but the high total fat and calorie load may still be a concern for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the peanut content in this product a concern for people with peanut allergy?

Yes – peanuts make up about 25 % of the bar’s weight and are declared as an allergen; anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this product.

Chabrior • 140 g

Barres de céréales gourmandes chocolat x4

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres de céréales gourmandes chocolat x4 are frozen sweet snack bars weighing 140 g, composed mainly of dried fruits (peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts), glucose syrup, dark chocolate and cereal grains. They belong to the Sugary snacks / Biscuits and cakes group, carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); the bars are high in fat (35 g), saturated fat (10 g) and protein (14 g, fiber 6 g), but contain relatively low salt and provide a modest amount of fruit‑based ingredients (≈42 %). The high energy density (538 kcal per 100 g) and added sugars (26.8 g) place them among less healthy snack choices, and the presence of several additives (E306, E322, E420) and dairy milk fat means they are not suitable for vegan or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal421 kcal

Fat35.2 g

Saturated Fat10.3 g

Carbohydrates38.3 g

Sugars26.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cereal‑bar profile, these bars contain far more fat (35 g vs 17.6 g) and protein (13.9 g vs 6.3 g), slightly less sugar (26.8 g vs 29 g) and salt (0.03 g vs 2 g), resulting in a higher calorie count (538 kcal vs 418 kcal) while offering more fiber (6.5 g vs 3.1 g).

Ingredients

Fruits secs 41,8% (cacahuètes (arachides) 25%, amandes 12,5%, noisettes 4,3%), sirop de glucose, chocolat noir 17% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, matière grasse de lait anhydre, émulsifiant: lécithines de soja et tournesol, arôme naturel de vanille), céréales 8,9% (flocons d'avoine, farine de riz, extrait de malt d'orge), morceaux de chocolat noir 5% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao), noix de coco, huile de tournesol, lait concentré sucré (lait concentré, sucre), stabilisant: sorbitols, arôme naturel de cacao et vanille, sucre, dextrose, émulsifiant : lécithines de soja, antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols, sel.

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