Why is Barres Céréales Graines et Amandes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is rated NOVA 4 because its ingredients undergo multiple industrial steps, including the addition of refined glucose syrup, a dehydrated rice‑based syrup, and an antioxidant blend that contains tocopherol‑rich extract (E306); these processed sugars and added antioxidants move the product beyond minimally processed categories.

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

With 10 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can raise blood glucose levels and should be eaten in moderation by people with diabetes, while its very low salt level (0.03 g) makes it unlikely to impact blood pressure, though the high fiber (13 g) can help moderate glycaemic response.

Are the almonds in this bar a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; almonds are a tree nut and are listed as a primary ingredient, and the product also carries a warning that it may contain traces of other nuts, peanuts and milk, making it unsuitable for anyone with nut or dairy allergies.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 100 g (4 x 25 g)

Barres Céréales Graines et Amandes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres Céréales Graines et Amandes is an organic cereal bar classified as a sugary snack (pnns_groups: Sugary snacks) that combines sunflower, pumpkin and flax seeds with almonds, delivering 13 g of fiber per 100 g. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA rating of 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to glucose syrup, dehydrated rice syrup, and the antioxidant E306, while containing 10 g of sugars, 4.6 g of saturated fat and only 0.03 g of salt per 100 g. It is vegan, high in seed protein and fiber, but is not suitable for nut‑allergic consumers and includes an additive (tocopherol‑rich extract) that some may prefer to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal537 kcal

Fat39 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar provides about one‑third the sugar (10 g vs 28.98 g), roughly half the saturated fat (4.6 g vs 7.8 g), virtually no salt (0.03 g vs 1.98 g), and more than four times the fiber (13 g vs 3.07 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Graines de tournesol* 24,5%, graines de courge* 18%, _amandes_* 18%, sirop de glucose (riz)*, graines de lin* 11%, flocons d'_avoine_*, huile de tournesol*, sirop de glucose (riz) déshydraté*, antioxydant: extrait riche en tocophérols. *Issu de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de lait, d'arachides et autres fruits à coque.

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