Why is this bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar contains several industrial ingredients such as emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), stabilizer sorbitol (E420), caramel colour (E150a) and an antioxidant rich in tocopherols (E306); the presence of refined glucose syrup, added sugars and processed cocoa derivatives also contributes to its NOVA 4 status.

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

With 22 g of sugar and 7.8 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or high‑blood‑pressure diets without careful portion control.

Is the presence of peanuts, almonds, milk and soy a risk for people with common food allergies?

Yes; the bar lists peanuts (35 %), almonds (19 %), milk fat and soy lecithin as ingredients and also notes possible gluten traces, so it should be avoided by anyone allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, dairy or soy.

Auchan • 0.12 kg

Barre cacahuète chocolat noir et amandes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barre cacahuète chocolat noir et amandes is a 120 g snack bar that combines peanuts (35 %), dark chocolate (20 %), almonds (19 %) and a mix of glucose syrup, honey and crisped cereals. It belongs to the Sugary Snacks and Biscuits & Cakes families, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, and offers 6.3 g of fiber and 16 g of protein per 100 g, but also contains 22 g of sugars, 36 g of total fat (7.8 g saturated) and 0.34 g of salt. The bar is marked as a source of fiber and includes allergens such as peanuts, almonds, milk, soy and traces of gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal555 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat7.8 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack bar (28.9 g sugar, 17.7 g fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this product provides less sugar and salt but substantially more total fat (36 g) and calories (555 kcal), while delivering over twice the typical fiber content.

Ingredients

CACAHUÈTES 35%, chocolat noir 20% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, matière grasse de LAIT anhydre, émulsifiant: lécithines (SOJA), arôme naturel de vanille), AMANDES 19%, sirop de glucose, céréales croustillantes (farine de riz, sucre, farine de maïs, dextrose, sel), miel, pâte de CACAHUÈTES 1,5%, stabilisant: sorbitols, sel, colorant: caramel ordinaire, émulsifiant: lécithines (SOJA), antioxydant: extrait riche en tocophérols. Traces éventuelles de gluten et d'autres fruits à coque.

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