Why is 6 Barres Céréalières Chocolat-Cacahuètes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined ingredients such as glucose syrup, palm oil, soy lecithin and multiple emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It contains the additives E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (modified soy lecithin), E420 (sorbitol used as a stabiliser) and E473 (sucrose esters of fatty acids used as an emulsifier).

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

With 27 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control unless consumed in very small portions. Its salt level of 0.24 g per 100 g is low compared with many snack bars, so it adds minimal sodium to a hypertensive diet, but the overall high calorie and sugar load remain concerns.

Is this snack suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or other strict diets?

The bar is not vegan because it may contain traces of milk and includes emulsifiers derived from animal sources in some formulations. It is not gluten‑free because it contains wheat flour in the crispy cereal component, and it is not suitable for those avoiding soy due to soy lecithin. It does meet a peanut‑free requirement only if the consumer has no allergy to peanuts, as peanuts are a primary ingredient.

Auchan, Pouce • 0.126 kg

Barres de céréales Chocolat - Cacahuète

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a chocolate‑peanut cereal bar that belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, with a relatively high protein content of 9.4 g, fiber of 4.9 g and lower fat, saturated fat and salt than many sweet snack bars, but it also provides 426 kcal, 27 g of sugars and contains several processed ingredients. The formulation includes palm oil, soy lecithin and four listed additives (E322, E322i, E420, E473) and may trigger allergies to gluten, peanuts, soy and traces of milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal426 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack bar, this product offers lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt while delivering slightly higher calories, fiber, carbohydrates and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose, flocons d'AVOINE 19,5%, pépites de chocolat noir 12% (pâte de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant: lécithines de SOJA, arôme), CACAHUÈTES 11,5%, céréales croustillantes (farine de BLÉ 8%, sucre, dextrose, sel), céréales croustillantes cacaotées (farine de BLÉ 4%, farine de riz 1,5%, cacao maigre en poudre, sel), huile de palme, pâte de CACAHUÈTE 2,5%, stabilisant: sorbitols, émulsifiant: sucroesters d'acides gras Traces éventuelles de lait et fruits à coque

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