Why is Protein Bar Brownie Flavor classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined protein isolates, hydrolysed collagen, sweeteners, emulsifiers and a chocolate glaze, all of which are industrially processed, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category; it contains additives such as emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), antioxidant vitamin E (E307c), humectant glycerin (E422), sweeteners maltitol (E965) and sucralose (E955).

Is the presence of milk proteins and soy in this bar a concern for people with allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the bar lists milk protein (including calcium caseinate and milk protein isolate) and soy protein isolate among its main ingredients and the allergens section flags milk and soybeans, so it should be avoided by anyone with milk or soy allergies or by those who are lactose intolerant.

Can this protein bar be included in a vegan or keto diet?

No, the product contains several animal-derived ingredients such as milk proteins, whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder and hydrolysed beef collagen, making it unsuitable for vegans, and its relatively high carbohydrate content (including maltitol and cocoa) means it does not fit a strict keto regimen.

SPORTYFEEL • 135 g (3 x 45 g)

Protein Bar sabor a Brownie

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Protein Bar Brownie Flavor is a high-protein snack that falls under the 'Sugary snacks' and 'Biscuits and cakes' dietary families. While it offers a substantial protein boost and low sugar content, it is an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4) containing several additives (E322, E307c, E422, E955, E965) and saturated-fat-rich palm fat, with moderate salt levels and allergens from milk and soy. It does not carry a Nutri-Score because it is classified as a dietary supplement, so its overall nutritional profile reflects a mix of benefits (protein, fiber from inulin) and drawbacks (high saturated fat, non-vegan ingredients).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal369 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat6.1 g

Carbohydrates25.4 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar (about 29 g sugar, 18 g fat, 8 g saturated fat per 100 g), this brownie-flavored protein bar has low sugar, moderate fat but higher saturated fat, while delivering a higher protein content than the typical 6 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Milk Protein Mixture (Calcium Caseinate (Milk), Concentrated Milk Protein, Milk Protein Isolate), Humectant: Glycerin; Hydrolysed Beef Collagen, 13% Milk Chocolate Flavour Glaze (Sweetener: Maltitols; Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Skimmed Milk Powder, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithins; Flavouring), Soya Protein Isolate, Crisp Soya Protein Pieces (Soya Protein Isolate, Cocoa Powder, Tapioca Starch), Palm Fat, 2% Cocoa Powder, Flavouring, Inulin, Salt, Sweetener: Sucralose; Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithins; Antioxidant: DL-Alpha-Tocopherol.

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