Why is Small Milk Bars classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined wheat flour, palm fat, added sugars, milk powders, cocoa ingredients and an emulsifier, all of which require extensive industrial processing; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier.

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

The 36 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 15 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; although salt is low, the overall calorie and sugar load recommend limited consumption for both conditions.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains milk and egg ingredients, not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, and not keto friendly because of high sugar and carbohydrate content; halal status depends on the certification of the dairy and egg components, which are not indicated on the label.

Auchan • 0.15 kg

Petites barres au lait x24

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Petites barres au lait x24 are small milk-chocolate-coated biscuit sticks packaged in a 150 g box and are classified under sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes. The snack delivers 519 kcal per 100 g, with very high sugar (36 g) and fat (27 g) including saturated fat of 15 g, low fiber (2.7 g), moderate protein (6.3 g), and a low salt level (0.23 g), resulting in a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, which marks it as ultra-processed. It contains milk, eggs, gluten and soy allergens and includes the additive soy lecithin (E322), making it an indulgent treat rather than a health-focused option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal519 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this product contains substantially more sugar (36 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (27 g vs 17.65 g), about double the saturated fat (15 g vs 7.8 g), but less salt (0.23 g vs 1.98 g) and provides roughly 100 kcal more energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat au LAIT 46% (sucre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, LAIT écrémé en poudre, LACTOSE, matière grasse LAITIÈRE anhydre, LACTOSÉRUM en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA), farine de BLÉ 35% (origine France), graisse de palme, sucre, ŒUFS entiers, LAIT écrémé en poudre, farine de BLÉ complète 0.5% (origine France), sel, arôme. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, de graines de sésame et de moutarde. Élaboré à partir de lait origine UE ou hors UE

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