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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined grains, glucose syrup, added sugars, palm oil and several food-industry additives; the label list includes E1400 (caramel colour), E220 (sulphur dioxide), E420 (sorbitol), E473 (lecithin) and E524 (acidity regulator).

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

With 26 g of sugar and 0.6 g of salt per 100 g, the bars can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and add to daily sodium intake, so they should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

Is the gluten in this apricot cereal bar a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

Yes; the product contains wheat flour and other gluten‑containing cereals, so it is not suitable for anyone who must avoid gluten.

Marque Repère, Brin de Jour • 125 g

Barres céréales abricot x 6

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres céréales abricot are 125 g packs containing six apricot‑flavored cereal bars marketed by the Brin de Jour line of the Marque Repère brand. They belong to the sugary‑snacks family, carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified in NOVA group 4, offering 360 kcal per 100 g with 5 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 26 g sugars, 0.6 g salt, 5 g protein and a high 5.8 g of fiber. The bars contain gluten, sulphites and trace amounts of peanuts, tree nuts and milk, and they include additives such as E1400 (caramel colour), E220 (sulphur dioxide), E420 (sorbitol), E473 (lecithin) and E524 (acidity regulator), which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal361 kcal

Fat5 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this apricot cereal bar provides less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt while delivering more fiber but a higher total carbohydrate level.

Ingredients

Céréales 44,9 % [flocons d'avoine 12 %, pétales de maïs 12 % (maïs 11 %, sel, extrait de malt d'orge), flocons de seigle 9,9 %, farine de blé 7,7 %, farine de riz 3,3 %], sirop de glucose, abricots secs 14 % (abricot 13 %, farine de riz, conservateur : anhydride sulfureux), dextrine de blé, huile de palme, stabilisant : sorbitols, dextrose, sucre, caramel aromatique (sucre, eau, correcteur d'acidité : E524), sel, arôme, émulsifiant : E473. Traces d'arachides, fruits à coque et lait.

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