Why is Frutabela classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar includes refined sugars, palm fat, dairy powders, flavorings and several food‑grade emulsifiers such as soy lecithin (E322), sorbitol (E420), glycerol (E422) and sucrose esters of fatty acids (E473), all of which are typical of NOVA 4 products produced through multiple industrial steps.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this cereal bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 31.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 13.1 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; although salt is low, the overall high energy density limits its suitability for heart‑healthy or weight‑management diets.

Is the presence of peanuts and tree nuts a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the packaging states that the product may contain traces of peanuts and nuts, so individuals with nut allergies should avoid it or consult a healthcare professional before consumption.

FRUCTAL, FRUTABELA • 30 g

Frutabela

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Frutabela is a 30 g strawberry‑flavored cereal bar produced by FRUCTAL/FRUTABELA, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes. It holds a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with high sugar (31.2 g/100 g), high saturated fat (13.1 g/100 g), moderate total fat (16.2 g/100 g) and low salt (0.39 g/100 g). The bar does provide some fruit puree (about 38 % fruit ingredients) and 2.3 g fiber per 100 g, along with dairy‑derived calcium, but its overall nutritional profile is more energy‑dense than nutrient‑dense.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal436 kcal

Fat16.2 g

Saturated Fat13.1 g

Carbohydrates66.7 g

Sugars31.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical cereal bars, this product contains more sugar (31.2 g vs 28.98 g) and nearly double the saturated fat (13.1 g vs 7.8 g) while its salt level is well below the average (0.39 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Fruit ingredients 38% (strawberry puree 20% apple puree, sour cherry puree), yogurt coating 33% (sugar, palm fat, skimmed and whole milk powder, yogurt powder 2%, emulsifier (soya lecithin), flavouring), sugar, glucose syrup, extrudated cereals 12,5% (rice and wheat flour, sugar, glucose, palm oil, wheat and barley malt salt), humectants (sorbitol, glycerol), cornflakes 5% (maize, sugar, salt, barley malt), oat flakes 4,9%, palm fat, modified starch, acid (citric add flavouring, emulsifier (sucrose esters of fatty acids). May contain traces of peanuts and nuts.

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