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

NOVA 4 denotes foods that have undergone multiple industrial formulations and contain additives; this bar includes E306 (tocopherol‑rich antioxidant), E322/E322i (soy lecithin emulsifiers) and E420 (sorbitol stabiliser), which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the sugar and salt content in this hazelnut cereal bar affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 19 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by diabetics, while the 0.31 g of salt, although lower than the category average, still contributes to sodium intake and may affect those managing hypertension.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies, and how is cross‑contamination addressed?

Hazelnuts are listed as a declared allergen, so the product is unsafe for anyone allergic to tree nuts; the label also warns of possible cross‑contamination with milk, peanuts and other nuts, indicating that shared processing lines may introduce trace amounts.

U • 125 g

Barres de céréales noisettes x6 - 125g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres de céréales noisettes are a pack of six hazelnut cereal bars (125 g total) that belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes category and are produced in France. Each 100 g serving provides 433 kcal, 15 g of fat (including 1.4 g of saturated fat), 19 g of sugars and 0.31 g of salt, which are lower than the average snack bar for fat, saturated fat, salt and sugars but still constitute a relatively high‑calorie, sugary snack, reflected in its Nutri‑Score D. The product is classified as NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed) and contains additives such as E306 (tocopherol‑rich extract), E322/E322i (lecithins), and E420 (sorbitol), with declared allergens gluten, nuts and soy and possible traces of milk and peanuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal433 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this hazelnut cereal bar contains about 19 g of sugars versus 28.9 g, 15 g of fat versus 17.6 g, and 0.31 g of salt versus 2 g per 100 g, while delivering 433 kcal.

Ingredients

Cereales 40,5% [farine de riz 11,5%, petales de mais 10,5% (mais, sel, extrait de MALT D'ORGE), flocons d'AVOINE 9%, petales de BLE complet 6,5% (BLE, extrait de MALT D'ORGE, sel), flocons de SEIGLE 3%, extrait de MALT D'ORGE], sirop de glucose, NOISETTE 14,9%, huile de tournesol, stabilisant : sorbitols, sucre, dextrose, antioxydant: extrait riche en tocopherols, arome naturel de NOISETTE, émulsifiant: lecithines de SOJA, sel. traces eventuelles de lait, arachides et autres fruits a coque

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