Why is the Oat Bran and Almond cereal bar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA group 4 because its ingredients are largely industrially refined, such as oat bran powder, soy protein isolate, agave syrup, rice flour and processed oils, and because it includes added emulsifier soy lecithin (E322) and antioxidant rosemary extract (E392) alongside a natural flavoring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Is the almond content in this product a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 5% almonds and is labelled with a nuts allergen warning, so it is not safe for anyone with tree-nut allergies and may also contain traces of other nuts such as peanuts.

Is this cereal bar suitable for vegan or gluten-free diets?

The formulation uses only plant-based ingredients, making it suitable for vegans, but it contains oat bran and wheat-derived components that provide gluten, so it is not gluten-free.

Auchan, Santé • 0.18 kg

Barre de son d'avoine et amandes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Oat Bran and Almond cereal bar is a 180 g snack that falls under the 'Sugary snacks' and 'Biscuits and cakes' PNNS groups. It earns a Nutri-Score of A and is classified as NOVA 4, offering high fiber (7.9 g/100 g), moderate protein (4.3 g/100 g) and low sugar (2.4 g/100 g) and salt (0.08 g/100 g) while being vegan-friendly. However, it is an ultra-processed product containing additives such as soy lecithin (E322) and rosemary extract (E392) and includes gluten, almonds, soy and possible traces of milk and peanuts, which are allergens for many consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal343 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates35 g

Sugars7.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cereal-bar profile (28.98 g sugar, 1.98 g salt, 3.07 g fiber, 6.33 g protein per 100 g), this bar supplies only 2.4 g of sugar, 0.08 g of salt, a high 7.9 g of fiber and 4.3 g of protein, making it far lower in sugar and salt, richer in fiber, but slightly lower in protein.

Ingredients

Son d'AVOINE 40%, fructooligosaccharides, sirop d'agave, isolat de protéines de SOJA, AMANDES 5%, huile detournesol, flocons d'AVOINE 4%, farine de riz, arôme naturel, extrait de malt d'ORGE, émulsifiant: lécithines de SOJA, sel, antioxydant: extraits de romarin. Traces éventuelles du lait, d'arachides et d'autres fruits à coque.

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