Why is Barres céréales chocolat noisettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined wheat flour, rice, oat, added wheat syrup, caramelised cane sugar, and chocolate chunks, all of which require multiple industrial steps such as extrusion, baking and coating, meeting the criteria for NOVA 4. It lists two food‑grade additives: E392 (rosemary extract) used as an antioxidant and E414 (acacia gum) used as a stabiliser.

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

With 18 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar provides a moderate to high glycaemic load that can raise blood glucose levels, so diabetics should consume it only occasionally. The salt level is very low at 0.15 g, which is suitable for hypertension, but the overall high calorie and sugar content remain a concern for cardiovascular health.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes. The bar contains 9 % roasted hazelnuts and the label also reports gluten from wheat and oats, so it is not safe for individuals allergic to tree nuts or those with gluten sensitivity. Cross‑contamination warnings include traces of eggs, milk, peanuts, sesame seeds and soybeans.

Naturalia • 6 x 21 g

Barres céréales chocolat noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres céréales chocolat noisettes are organic chocolate‑hazelnut cereal bars marketed as sweet snacks, belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, wheat flour, and two listed additives (E392 rosemary extract and E414 acacia gum). Nutritionally they provide 441 kcal per 100 g, 16 g of fat (including 3.5 g saturated), 18 g of sugars and 0.15 g of salt, while offering 7 g of fiber and 6.6 g of protein, a mix of modest protein, high fiber but a relatively high sugar load.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal441 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack bars, this cereal bar has lower sugar (18 g vs 28.9 g), slightly lower total fat (16 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (3.5 g vs 7.8 g), markedly less salt (0.15 g vs 2.0 g), but higher energy (441 kcal vs 418 kcal) and more fiber (7 g vs 3.1 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

céréales* 44% (riz*, [Italie] farine de _blé_* [France], _avoine_* [UE], sucre de canne blond* sirop de malt d'_orge_*, sel de mer), sirop de _blé_*, _noisettes_* (Turquie) 9%, raisins sultanines* 9% (raisins sultanines* [Turquie), huile de tournesol*), pépites de chocolat* 8% (pâte de cacao* [République Dominicaine], sucre de canne roux*, beurre de cacao*), miel*, huile de tournesol oléïque désodorisée* (dont antioxydant : extrait de romarin*), gomme d'acacia*.

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