Why is Pate de datte bio cacao x5 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA group 4 because the ingredients undergo industrial processing steps such as drying, grinding and the inclusion of maltodextrin, a food‑grade carbohydrate derived from starch. Although the label lists zero additives, the presence of maltodextrin and the extensive refining of cocoa and dates qualify the product as ultra‑processed.

How does the high sugar content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 43 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The very low salt level (0.01 g) is harmless for hypertension, but the overall high sugar outweighs any benefit for a blood‑pressure‑friendly diet.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑salt diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the bar is vegan and, because it contains no wheat or barley, it is gluten‑free. Its salt content is negligible, meeting low‑salt diet requirements, though the high sugar content may be a concern for those limiting sugar intake.

DÉCATHLON • 5 x 30 g

Pate de datte bio cacao x5

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a certified organic date‑cocoa snack bar classified under the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and a nutritional profile that is high in sugars (43 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (7.3 g) while being low in salt and providing a notable 13 g of fiber. The blend of organic dates, cocoa paste, oat flakes and acerola delivers natural sweetness and some micronutrients, but the high sugar load limits its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal378 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this product contains far more sugar (43 g vs 28.9 g) and fiber (13 g vs 3.1 g), while its salt (0.01 g) and calorie content (378 kcal) are markedly lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Pale de datte" 65%, pâte de cacao 13%, fèves de cacao 10%, flocons d’avoine, jus d’acerola en poudre (jus concentré d’acerola, maltodextrine), * Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal378 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

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