Why is Chocolate and chia seed bars classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from extruded soy protein, maltitol sugar alcohols, refined chocolate and several isolated ingredients that are combined after multiple industrial steps, which meets the criteria for an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4). Its additive list includes soy lecithin (E322/E322i) as an emulsifier, glycerol (E422) as a stabiliser, and two forms of maltitol – a sugar alcohol (E965) and maltitol syrup (E965ii) – used to provide sweetness without added sugar.

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

With only 0.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar adds minimal direct carbohydrate load, making it relatively safe for blood‑glucose control, but its 0.66 g of salt (moderate level) can contribute to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension; the high total fat (37 g) should also be considered in overall dietary planning.

Is the soy protein isolate in this product a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, the bar contains soy protein isolate, a highly refined soy derivative, and soy is listed as an allergen; anyone with a diagnosed soy allergy should avoid this product despite the processing that reduces soy proteins.

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Barres au chocolat et graines de chia

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate and chia seed bars are a sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes categories, made from soy protein isolate, oat bran, maltitol sweetener, dark chocolate, chia seeds, rapeseed oil, brown flaxseed and a blend of natural vanilla flavour and stabilisers. Per 100 g they provide 379 kcal, 37 g fat (including 3.7 g saturated fat), 26 g protein and 7.7 g fiber, with very low sugars (0.7 g) and moderate salt (0.66 g); the high fat and saturated‑fat content offset the protein and fiber benefits. The bar is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries the Nutri‑Score C, contains several additives such as soy lecithin (E322), glycerol (E422) and maltitol (E965/E965ii), and lists gluten and soy as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal379 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates3.7 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this product contains dramatically less sugar (0.7 g vs 28.98 g) and lower saturated fat and salt, but its total fat is more than double the category average (37 g vs 17.65 g).

Ingredients

Extrudés de soja (isolat de protéines de soja, amidon de tapioca, sel), son d'avoine (gluten) 24 %, édulcorant: sirop de maltitol, chocolat noir au maltitol 12% (pâte de cacao, édulcorant: maltitol, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja, arôme naturel de vanille), graines de Chia (Salvia hispanica) 5,3 %, huile de colza, graines de lin brun, stabilisants: glycérol et fibre d'acacia, arôme naturel de vanille avec autres arômes naturels. Une consommation excessive peut avoir des effets laxatifs. Fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise fruits à coque, oeufs, lait, graines de sésame et farine blanche.

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