Why is the hazelnut cereal bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined components such as glucose syrup, added sugar, palm fat and an emulsifier (soy lecithin, listed as E322), as well as flavoring, all of which are typical of highly industrialised foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this hazelnut cereal bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The bar’s 27 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its low salt (0.25 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the high sugar remains the main dietary issue.

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

Yes, the product contains hazelnuts both as whole nuts and as crushed, grilled pieces, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it; the label also notes possible cross‑contamination with other nuts.

Enka • 45g

Barre de céréales noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barre de céréales noisettes is a 45 g hazelnut‑flavored cereal bar marketed as a sweet snack and belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes categories. It receives a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high added‑sugar content (27 g per 100 g), moderate fat (12 g) and saturated fat (3.9 g), while offering 5.4 g of fiber and 6.2 g of protein. Although labelled vegetarian and vegan, the bar contains common allergens such as gluten, hazelnuts and soy, includes palm oil, and has a low salt level of 0.25 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal410 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack cereal bar, this hazelnut bar has slightly less sugar, considerably lower fat, and about five times less salt than typical products.

Ingredients

sirop de glucose, flocons d'avoine 12,5%, flocons d'orge 9%, farine de riz 8%, noisettes 6%, noisettes grillées et concassées 6%, sucre, gruau de maïs 5,8%, flocons de blé 3,6%, graisse de palme, farine de blé 0,58%, extrait de malt d'orge, sel, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme.

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