Why is Barres Pomme aux 5 cereals Seigle, Avoine, Maïs, Blé, Riz classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because it includes refined glucose syrup, added sugars, flavorings, preservatives, stabilizers and emulsifiers that go beyond simple whole foods. The listed additives are glucose syrup, caramel colour (E150a), citric acid (E330), soy lecithin (E322), sorbitol (E420), sodium sulfite (E223) and a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant (E306).

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

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is not suitable for a diabetic diet unless consumed in very small amounts. The salt level of 0.34 g per 100 g is lower than the average snack but still adds to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for people managing hypertension if eaten frequently.

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

Yes, the product contains wheat, rye and barley flours, all of which provide gluten, so it is unsafe for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Marque Repère, Grainéa • 126 g

Barres Pomme aux 5 céréales Seigle, Avoine, Maïs, Blé, Riz x 6

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres Pomme aux 5 cereals is a fruit‑cereal snack bar that combines rye, oat, corn, wheat, rice and dried apple, packaged in a cardboard sleeve (six bars per 126 g pack). It belongs to the Sugary snacks PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, offering 27 g of sugar, 0.6 g of saturated fat and 0.34 g of salt per 100 g, with a high fiber content of 8 g but modest protein. The bar contains gluten, soy and sulfite allergens, traces of peanuts, tree nuts and milk, and includes seven additives such as glucose syrup, caramel (E150a), citric acid (E330), soy lecithin (E322), sorbitol (E420), sodium sulfite (E223) and a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant (E306), while its packaging combines recyclable cardboard and a small plastic inner bag.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal373 kcal

Fat6.1 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar contains slightly less sugar (27 g vs 28.98 g/100 g), markedly less saturated fat (0.6 g vs 7.8 g), and far less salt (0.34 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose; flocons de seigle 12 %; pomme déshydratée 12 %; flocons d'avoine 12%; maïs 8,4 %; fructo-oligosaccharides; farine de blé 6,8 %; huile de tournesol; farine de riz 2,9 % ; stabilisant: sorbitols; dextrose; sucre; acidifiant: acide citrique ; arôme naturel de pomme ; colorant: caramel ordinaire; sel; émulsifiant : lécithines (soja); extrait de malt d'orge ; conservateur: disulfite de sodium; antioxydant: extrait riche en tocophérols. Traces d'arachides, fruits à coque et lait.

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