Why is Barres cereales ble complet abricot classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the formulation relies heavily on industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, fructo-oligosaccharides, a stabiliser (sorbitol), a preservative (sulphur dioxide), a colour (caramel E150a), an acid (citric acid), an emulsifier (soy lecithin) and an antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract); these additives together with the high proportion of refined cereals place the product in the ultra-processed category.

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

The bar contains 23 g of sugar per 100 g, mainly from glucose syrup, which can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and is therefore unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.33 g of salt is relatively low compared with typical snacks but can still contribute to overall sodium intake for people managing hypertension.

Is this cereal bar suitable for vegan, gluten-free, low-sugar or keto diets?

It is not gluten-free because wheat flour is present, it is not low-sugar or keto due to the high sugar level, and although most ingredients are plant-based the presence of a natural apricot flavouring of unknown origin and the soy-derived emulsifier make its vegan status uncertain, so it is best considered unsuitable for those specific dietary regimes.

U • 126 g

Barres céréales blé complet abricot, x6, 126g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres cereales ble complet abricot is a sweet snack classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups of the PNNS. The bar has a Nutri-Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 4, and provides 44% cereals, 14.5% dried apricots and 7 g of fiber per 100 g, but also contains 23 g of sugars and 0.33 g of salt. It is free from palm oil yet includes allergens such as gluten, soy and sulphite preservatives, and its ultra-processed composition limits its suitability as a health-focused snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal369 kcal

Fat5.1 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates72 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (about 29 g sugar, 18 g fat, 2 g salt per 100 g), this cereal bar provides 23 g sugar, only 0.6 g saturated fat, 0.33 g salt and 7 g fiber, delivering roughly 372 kcal, which is lower in sugar and salt and higher in fiber than the category norm.

Ingredients

Céréales 44% (maïs, farine de blé, flocons Pour d'avoine, flocons de seigle, farine de riz, extrait de malt Énerg d'orge), sirop de glucose, abricot sec 14,5% (abricot, Matiè farine de riz, conservateur: anhydride sulfureux), fructo - dont c oligosaccharides, huile de tournesol, stabilisant : sorbitols, Glucid dextrose, sucre, sel, arôme naturel d'abricot, acidifiant: donts acide citrique, colorant: caramel ordinaire, émulsifiant: Fibres Lecithines (soja), antioxydant: extrait riche en tocopherols. Traces éventuelles de lait, arachides et fruits à coque. Origines: Blé,maïs, avoine, seigle Europe, Abricot Turquie. Riz UE/non UE*.*Selon les approvisionnements. Conservation:

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