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

The bar is made from refined grains, multiple syrups, added flavors and emulsifiers, which places it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods; its only listed additive is lecithin (E322), used as an emulsifier.

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

With 23.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while its 0.62 g of salt is moderate but still contributes to overall sodium intake, which should be limited for hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is Müsliriegel Haselnuss suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑allergy diets?

No, the product contains honey, which is not vegan, wheat‑based ingredients that provide gluten, and roasted hazelnuts, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or nut‑allergy diets.

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Müsliriegel Haselnuss

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Müsliriegel Haselnuss is a hazelnut muesli bar classified as a sugary snack within the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" groups. It delivers 4.8 g of fiber and 6.4 g of protein per 100 g, but its sugar (23.9 g), saturated fat (8 g) and salt (0.62 g) are relatively high, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The bar contains gluten, nuts and honey, so it is not suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑allergic diets, and it includes the additive lecithin (E322).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal424 kcal

Fat15.6 g

Saturated Fat8 g

Carbohydrates63.2 g

Sugars23.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cereal‑bar, this hazelnut muesli bar contains less sugar (23.9 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (15.6 g vs 17.65 g), but offers more fiber (4.8 g vs 3.07 g) while its saturated fat is slightly higher.

Ingredients

Vollkorngetreideflocken 26 % (_Hafer_, _Gerste_, _Weizen_), Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Glukosesirup, Getreidecrispies (_Weizenmehl_, Zucker, Maismehl, Reismehl, _Gerstenmalzextrakt_, Salz, Karamellzuckersirup), geröstete _Haselnüsse_ 10 %, Cornflakes (Mais, Salz, _Gerstenmalzextrakt_), Kokosfett, Kokosflocken, Honig 1 %, Salz, Karamellzuckersirup, natürliches Aroma, Emulgator Lecithine

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