Why is Barres son avoine chocolat sans sucres ajoutés classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because its ingredient list is dominated by industrially derived components such as oligofructose syrup, maltitol‑based sweeteners, soy and sunflower lecithin, glycerol, acacia fibre, flavorings, stabilisers and other emulsifiers that are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With only 0.7 g of sugars and 0.08 g of salt per 100 g, the bar is low in both nutrients, adding minimal glucose load and sodium; however, the presence of sugar‑alcohols like maltitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort for some, and the total carbohydrate amount (11 g) should still be accounted for in a diabetic meal plan.

Is the milk protein present in this bar a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product lists milk proteins as an ingredient and marks them as an allergen, so it is not safe for anyone with a dairy allergy and may trigger symptoms in people who are lactose intolerant, despite the low sugar content.

Dukan • 120 g

Barres son avoine chocolat sans sucres ajoutés

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The bar is an oat‑bran and chocolate snack marketed in France, positioned as a high‑fiber, no‑added‑sugar cereal bar. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, belongs to the sugary‑snack group, and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. While it offers 5.4 g of fiber and only 0.7 g of sugars per 100 g, it includes gluten, milk proteins and multiple emulsifiers, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free, vegan or dairy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal103 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical cereal bars, this product contains far less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, while providing more than double the fiber.

Ingredients

Son d'avoine (gluten) 20,4%, sirop d'oligofructose, chocolat noir de couverture au maltitol 18% (pâte de cacao, édulcorant: maltitol, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lecithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille), protéines de lait (lécithine de tournesol), édulcorant: sirop de maltitol, extrudés de soja (isolat de protéines de soja, amidon de tapioca, sel), protéines de blé, stabilisants: glycérol et fibre d'acacia, huile de tournesol, émulsifiant : lecithine de soja, arôme naturel amande amère (fruits à coques) 0,2%, sel.

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