Why is High protein milk chocolate crisp classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined ingredients such as cocoa butter, maltitol sweetener, whey protein isolate, milk‑protein crisps and soy‑protein crisps, which are industrially processed, and it includes the emulsifier lecithin (E322); these characteristics meet the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product.

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

With 7.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar contains far less sugar than typical sweet snacks but still adds 27 g of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should count it toward their daily carbs. The salt level of 0.53 g is modestly above the average sweet‑snack value and may contribute to daily sodium intake, which hypertensive individuals should monitor.

Is the whey protein isolate in this product a concern for people with milk allergy?

Yes. Whey protein isolate is derived from milk, and the bar also contains milk powder and butterfat, so anyone allergic to milk should avoid this product.

fin CARRE • 90g

High protein milk chocolate crisp

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

High protein milk chocolate crisp is a 90 g milk‑chocolate bar that combines cocoa butter, maltitol sweetener and a blend of whey protein isolate, milk‑protein crisps and soy‑protein crisps, delivering 30 g of protein per 100 g. The product falls in the sugary‑snack and chocolate‑products PNNS groups, carries a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed label and includes the additive lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, while the sweetener maltitol contributes zero added sugars. Despite its high protein and low total sugar (7.9 g/100 g), it is high in fat (32 g) and saturated fat (19 g), contains moderate salt (0.53 g) and lists milk and soy as allergens, so it may not suit low‑fat or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal506 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat17.1 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars7.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this bar provides far less sugar (7.9 g vs 40.2 g) and carbohydrates (27 g vs 49.6 g), a similar fat content (32 g vs 33.1 g), substantially more protein (30 g vs 7.1 g), and slightly higher salt (0.53 g vs 0.42 g).

Ingredients

Cacaoboter, zoetstof: maltitolen; melkpoeder, cacaomassa, 10% wei-eiwitisolaat, 10% melkeiwitcrispies (melkeiwitisolaat, rijstebloem, zout), 7,3% soja-eiwitcrispies met magere cacaopoeder (soja-eiwitisolaat, tapiocazetmeel, magere cacaopoeder), 4,7% polydextrosevezels, boterconcentraat (melk), magere melkpoeder, emulgator: lecithinen (soja); natuurlijk vanillearoma.

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