Why is Barres à l'amande, noisette et chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines several processed ingredients such as malt extract, agave syrup, and a milk‑chocolate coating that includes emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin) and a stabiliser (acacia fibre), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 20 g of sugar and 0.26 g of salt per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contribute to sodium intake, making it unsuitable as a regular snack for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

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

Yes, the milk‑chocolate coating contains whole milk powder, so the bar is not safe for individuals allergic to dairy or those who are lactose intolerant.

Dukan • 120 g

Barres à l'amande, noisette et chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These almond, hazelnut and milk chocolate cereal bars belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits/cakes family. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing added sugars, emulsifiers and a palm‑oil‑free formulation, while providing 13 g of protein and 8.5 g of fiber per 100 g. However, the bar is high in sugars (20 g) and includes common allergens such as gluten, milk and nuts, which may limit its suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal398 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate‑cereal bar, this product contains notably less sugar, total fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g while offering higher fiber content.

Ingredients

Son d'avoine* 29%, chocolat au lait de couverture* 18% (sucre de canne non raffiné*, beurre de cacao*, lait entier en poudre“, pâte de cacao*, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol*, extrait de vanille*), sirop d'extrait de malt*, billettes de pois* (protéine de pois*, farine de riz*) (gluten), sirop d'agave*, stabilisant : fibre d'acacia*, farine complète de petit épeautre* 3,7%, huile de tournesol*, noisettes entières* 3%, granules d'amandes grillées* 3%, arôme naturel de noisette*. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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