Why is Barre aux 4 céréales et figue classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is ultra‑processed because its formulation relies mainly on industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, dextrose, added sugars and refined flours, and it includes five listed additives: colourant caramel (E150a), antioxidant tocopherol extract (E306), emulsifier lecithins (E322 and its sub‑category E322i) and the stabiliser sorbitol (E420).

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

With 25 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.4 g of salt, although lower than many snack bars, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be problematic for people on a strict low‑salt regimen.

Based on its ingredients, is Barre aux 4 céréales et figue suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No. The bar contains gluten from wheat, barley and rye, soy lecithin, and traces of milk, peanuts and other nuts, so it is neither vegan, gluten‑free nor nut‑free.

Marque Repère, Grainéa • 126 gr

Barre aux 4 céréales et figue

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a 126 g cereal bar made with four grains and dried figs, marketed in France by Marque Repère and Grainéa. It belongs to the Sugary snacks (and Biscuits and cakes) family, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). While it offers relatively high fiber (6.9 g per 100 g) and moderate protein, it is high in sugars (25 g per 100 g), contains 0.4 g salt, includes gluten, soy, milk, peanuts and other nuts, and features several food additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal366 kcal

Fat5.7 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar provides far less fat (5.7 g vs 17.7 g) and salt (0.4 g vs 2.0 g) per 100 g, and its sugar level (25 g) is slightly below the category average of 28.9 g.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose, figue séchée 16,5 %, flocons d'avoine 12,3 %, blé complet 11,9 %, flocons de seigle 10,5 %, farine de blé 5,5 %, huile de tournesol, fructo-oligosaccharides, farine de riz 2,3 %, stabilisant : sorbitols, dextrose, sucre, arôme naturel de figue, extrait de malt d'orge, sel, colorant : caramel ordinaire, émulsifiant: lécithines (soja), antioxydant: extrait riche en tocopherols. Traces de: arachides, autres céréales contenant du gluten, fruits à coque et lait.

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