Why is Barre Son d'avoine & Chocolat classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on industrially refined ingredients such as oat bran, maltitol sweeteners, soy protein isolate, rice flour and barley malt extract, and it includes several food additives: maltitol (E965 and E965ii) as a sweetener, soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, a natural flavoring, and a tocopherol-rich antioxidant (E306).

Is the soy protein isolate in this bar a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy protein isolate is a derived soy ingredient and is listed as an allergen; anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

Based on its ingredient list, can this bar be considered suitable for vegan, gluten-free, keto, or halal diets?

The bar contains no animal-derived ingredients, so it is vegan and generally acceptable for halal consumers, but it includes oat bran, barley malt extract and possible cross-contamination with gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten-free diet; its high carbohydrate content from oats and rice flour also means it is not keto-friendly.

Monoprix • 180g

Barre Son d’avoine & Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Barre Son d'avoine & Chocolat is a 180 g chocolate-cereal snack bar from Monoprix, classified in the Sugary snacks category. It earns a Nutri-Score of A thanks to its high protein (15 g) and fiber (15 g) per 100 g and low sugar (3.7 g), but it is an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) that contains four additives, including maltitol sweeteners (E965/E965ii), soy lecithin (E322), a natural flavor, and a tocopherol-rich antioxidant (E306), and carries trace amounts of milk, peanuts and tree nuts. While the bar offers a dense source of protein and fiber, its moderate saturated fat (2.3 g) and the presence of sweeteners mean it should be enjoyed in moderation, especially by those monitoring calorie or fat intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal344 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this product contains far less sugar (3.7 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (2.3 g vs 7.8 g), while providing about double the protein (15 g vs 6.33 g) and five times the fiber (15 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Son d'avoine 40% - édulcorant: sirop de maltitol - céréales croustillantes riches en protéines (isolat de protéine de soja, farine de riz, extrait de malt d'orge, sel) - pépites de chocolat avec édulcorant 8% (pâte de cacao, édulcorant: maltitol, cacao maigre en poudre, arôme naturel, émulsifiant lécithines de soja) - huile de tournesol flocons d'avoine 2,5% - fibre d'avoine - cacao maigre en poudre 1% - émulsifiant : lécithines de soja - antioxydant extrait riche en tocopherols. Traces de lait, arachides et fruits à coque. Les informations en gras sont destinées aux personnes intolérantes ou allergiques. * - Ce produit soutient une production de cacao plus durable dans le respect des personnes et de l'environnement. Une consommation excessive peut avoir des effets laxatifs.

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