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

The bar receives a NOVA 4 rating because it is made from refined grains, multiple sweeteners, and a blend of oils and extracts that are industrially processed; its label lists additives such as sorbitol (E420) as a stabiliser, a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant (E306), soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, and a small amount of barley malt extract, all of which are typical of highly processed snack foods.

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

With 21 g of sugars and 0.4 g of salt per 100 g, the bar adds a moderate amount of quick‑release carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels, making it a less suitable choice for strict diabetic management, while the salt level is below many snack averages but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so it should be consumed sparingly by individuals monitoring hypertension.

Is this product suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the bar is technically vegan, but it contains wheat flour and whole wheat, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, and it includes almonds, hazelnut paste and soy lecithin, so it is not safe for people with nut or soy allergies.

Monoprix • 125 g

Barres céréales aux amandes et aux noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres céréales aux amandes et aux noisettes is a 125 g packaged cereal bar produced by Monoprix, marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, with 401 kcal, 12 g fat (1.1 g saturated), 21 g sugars, 0.4 g salt and 7.9 g protein per 100 g, offering relatively high fiber (4.7 g) but also a high added‑sugar load. The bar contains several additives, including sorbitol (E420), tocopherol‑rich antioxidant (E306) and soy lecithin (E322), and it lists gluten, nuts and soy as allergens, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal401 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar in its category, this product contains less sugar (21 g vs 28.98 g), less total fat (12 g vs 17.65 g) and markedly lower saturated fat (1.1 g vs 7.8 g), while offering lower salt (0.4 g vs 1.98 g), slightly lower energy (401 kcal vs 418 kcal), higher fiber (4.7 g vs 3.07 g), more protein (7.9 g vs 6.33 g) and a higher carbohydrate level (63 g vs 59.6 g).

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose - flocons d'AVOINE 21% - farine de BLÉ 13,9% - BLÉ complet 8,7% - farine de riz 6% - pâte de NOISETTE 5,3% - AMANDES 4,9% - huile de tournesol - dextrose - stabilisant : sorbitols - sucre - sel - antioxydant : extrait riche en tocophérols - émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA - arôme naturel - extrait de MALT D'ORGE. Traces d'ARACHIDES, de LAIT, et d'autres FRUITS À COQUE.

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