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

The bar combines refined sugars, glucose‑fructose syrup, multiple grain flours, emulsifiers and flavorings that are manufactured industrially, which places it in the NOVA 4 category; the only listed additives are E322 (lecithin) and E422 (glycerin) used as emulsifier and humectant.

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

With 28.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 0.41 g of salt (moderate level) may contribute to sodium intake that should be limited in hypertension management.

Is the milk ingredient in this bar a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes; the bar contains whole‑milk powder, which provides lactose and milk proteins, so it can trigger reactions in individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy and should be avoided by them.

Crownfield • 200 g

Müsli-Riegel Schoko

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crownfield's Chocolate Muesli Bar is a 200 g pack of eight snack bars sold at Lidl. It delivers 28.2 g of sugars, 7.1 g of saturated fat and 15.1 g of total fat per 100 g, with 4.1 g of fiber, 7.5 g of protein and 436 kcal, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating; it also contains several allergens (gluten, lupin, milk, mustard, nuts, peanuts, sesame) and the additives E322 (lecithin) and E422 (glycerin). As a product classified in the PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes”, it provides modest protein and fiber but its high sugar, saturated fat and processing level make it a less healthy snack choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal436 kcal

Fat15.1 g

Saturated Fat7.1 g

Carbohydrates64.8 g

Sugars28.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate cereal bar, this bar is lower in total fat, saturated fat and salt, slightly lower in sugar, but higher in energy, carbohydrates, protein and fiber.

Ingredients

24% Vollmilchschokolade (Zucker, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaobutter, Kakaomasse, Emulgator: Lecithine), Glukose-Fruktose Sirup, 11% Hafervollkornflocken, Glukosesirup, Weizenmehl, Weizenvollkornflocken, Reismehl, 3,5% gehackte, geröstete Erdnusskerne, Mais, Kokosfett, Gerstenmalzmehl, Zucker, Honig, Maismehl, Speisesalz, Feuchthaltemittel: Glycerin; Maisgrieß, fettarmes Kakaopulver, Emulgator: Lecithine; natürliches Aroma, Gerstenmalzextrakt. Kann Spuren von Roggen, Schalenfrüchten (Haselnüsse, Mandeln, Walnüsse, Cashewkerne, Paranüsse, Pekannüsse, Pistazien, Macadamianüsse), Soja, Sesam, Senf und Lupinen enthalten.

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