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

The bar combines refined grains, multiple added sweeteners (glucose syrup, dextrose, sugar) and a range of functional additives such as sodium sulfite (E223) for preservation, sorbitol (E420) as a stabiliser, citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, soy lecithin as an emulsifier and a tocopherol‑rich extract as an antioxidant, all of which are hallmarks of an ultra‑processed NOVA‑4 product.

How do the high sugar and moderate salt levels in this cereal bar affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

At 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.46 g of salt (moderate) may contribute to increased blood pressure in hypertensive individuals; occasional consumption is possible but should be limited and balanced with low‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Is this green‑apple cereal bar suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

The bar contains only plant‑based ingredients and therefore meets vegan criteria, but it includes wheat flour, which provides gluten, so it is not gluten‑free; it also carries possible traces of milk, peanuts and tree nuts, making it unsuitable for those with those specific allergies.

U • 125 g

Barres de céréales saveur pomme verte 6x125g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These green apple flavored cereal bars are sold in packs of six 125 g bars, made in France, and belong to the sugary snacks category. With 386 kcal per 100 g, they contain 30 g of sugars, 7.2 g of fat (0.9 g saturated), 4.2 g of fiber and 5.2 g of protein, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA‑4 classification, which reflects their high sugar and moderate salt content. While the bars provide whole‑grain oats and a modest amount of fruit, the elevated added sugars, several additives such as sodium sulfite, sorbitol and citric acid, and the presence of gluten limit their overall healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal386 kcal

Fat7.2 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this product has lower fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but higher sugars, carbohydrates and fiber, while protein is slightly below average.

Ingredients

Cereales 42% [flocons d'AVOINE 22%, petales de mais (mais 8%, sel, extrait de MALT D'ORGE), farine de BLE 8%, farine de riz 3,4% ], sirop de glucose, pomme verte deshydratee 12% (pomme, conservateur: DISULFITE de sodium), huile de tournesol, stabilisant: sorbitols, dextrose, sucre, caramel aromatique (sirop de glucose, sucre, eau), acidifiant: acide citrique, arome, sel, émulsifiant: lecithine de SOJA, antioxydant: extrait riche en tocopherols. traces eventuelles de lait, arachides et fruits a coques

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