Why is Barre de son d'avoine et chocolat classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines processed ingredients such as agave syrup, soy protein isolate, malt extract and refined chocolate chips, and it includes added emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin and soy lecithin) and an antioxidant (rosemary extract); the listed additive code is E322 (sunflower lecithin).

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

With only 2.8 g of sugar and 0.08 g of salt per 100 g, the bar contributes minimally to daily sugar and sodium limits, making it a relatively safe occasional choice for people with diabetes or high blood pressure, provided total carbohydrate intake and portion size are monitored.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, gluten-free or nut-free?

No; the bar contains gluten from oat bran and malted barley, possible milk traces in the chocolate, and peanuts (listed as a trace allergen), so it is not vegan, not gluten-free and not safe for nut-free diets.

Auchan, Santé • 0.18 kg

Barre de son d'avoine et chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barre de son d'avoine et chocolat is a 180 g oat-bran and dark-chocolate cereal bar marketed as a breakfast or snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group (PNNS), carries an excellent Nutri-Score A, and delivers low sugars (2.8 g), low fat and salt, high fiber (7.2 g) and a modest protein content (4.2 g per 100 g). However, it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), contains several additives such as sunflower lecithin (E322) and rosemary extract, and lists allergens including gluten, soy, peanuts and possible milk traces, which may limit suitability for certain diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal338 kcal

Fat8.8 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars9.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack bar, this bar contains about ten times less sugar (2.8 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), dramatically less salt (0.08 g vs 1.98 g), far lower total fat than the typical 17.65 g, and only around a quarter of the average 418 kcal energy content, while delivering a comparable protein amount.

Ingredients

Son d'avoine 41%, fructooligosaccharides, sirop d'agave, isolat de protéines de soja, flocons d'avoine 5,5%, pépites de chocolat noir 5% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithines de tournesol), huile de tournesol, cacao maigre en poudre, farine de riz, extrait de malt d'orge, émulsifiant: lécithines de soja, sel, antioxydant: extraits de romarinTraces éventuelles de lait, d'arachides et de fruits à coque.

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