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

The bar is rated NOVA 4 because it includes refined ingredients such as wheat syrup, maltodextrin, added sugars, flavorings and processing aids; the only listed additives are rosemary extract (E392) used as an antioxidant and acacia gum (E414) as a stabiliser.

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

With 19.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes, while its low salt level (0.18 g) is unlikely to impact hypertension but the overall high sugar makes it unsuitable as a regular snack for these conditions.

Is the presence of wheat and honey a concern for people following gluten‑free or vegan diets?

Yes; wheat provides gluten, making the bar unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, and honey is an animal‑derived ingredient, so the product is not compatible with vegan dietary restrictions.

BIO SOLEIL • 125 g

Barres de céréales fraise

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres de céréales fraise is an organic strawberry‑flavored cereal bar sold frozen, composed of a blend of cereals such as rice, wheat, oat, rye and spelt together with wheat syrup, sunflower oil, honey, maltodextrin and natural strawberry flavor. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its relatively high sugar content (19.2 g per 100 g) and moderate fat (10.1 g per 100 g) despite a good fiber level (6 g per 100 g). The formulation includes two additives – rosemary extract (E392) and acacia gum (E414) – and is not vegan because of honey, while remaining free from palm oil and containing gluten‑containing wheat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal390 kcal

Fat10.1 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates66.2 g

Sugars19.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen food bars, this product contains more sugar (19.2 g vs 16.4 g) and markedly more energy (390 kcal vs 216 kcal), while its saturated fat and salt are well below the category averages.

Ingredients

Céréales* (52%) (riz", blé*, avoine*, seigle*, épeautre*, sucre de canne blond'", sirop de malt d'orge*, sel de mer) ; sirop de blé* ; huile de tournesol oléique désodorisée* (antioxydant : extrait de romarin*) : miel* ; fraises* (3.5%) (fraises*, maltodextrine*) : framboises* (3%) (framboises*, maltodextrine*) ; arôme naturel de fraise * (fraise*) ; gomme d'acacia* •*Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique - Certifié par Ecocert France SAS

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