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

The bar is made from refined flours, added sugars, palm oil and a fruit glaze, all of which are industrially processed, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. It lists nine food‑grade additives: E296 (malic acid), E330 (citric acid), E331 (sodium citrate), E333 (calcium citrate), E422 (glycerol), E440 (pectins), E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate).

How does the high sugar content in Fruit Bakes affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 33.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and the added calories may contribute to weight gain. The salt level is moderate (0.44 g), lower than many snack bars, so it adds less to hypertension risk, but the overall high sugar outweighs the benefit for those conditions.

Is the whole milk powder in Fruit Bakes a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes. Whole milk powder is a dairy ingredient and is listed as an allergen; it contains lactose and milk proteins that can trigger reactions in people with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy. The product is therefore not suitable for those avoiding dairy.

Crownfield • 8 x 33g

Fruit Bakes Forest Fruit

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fruit Bakes by Crownfield are sweet cereal bars with a fruit‑filled centre, sold in 8‑pack boxes at Lidl. The snack delivers 33.5 g of sugars, 7.7 g of fat, 3.6 g of saturated fat, 0.44 g of salt and 6.2 g of fibre per 100 g, giving 372 kcal – lower energy than the average snack bar but a higher sugar load. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and bears a Nutri‑Score of D, reflecting its high sugar content and the presence of several food‑grade additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal386 kcal

Fat8.2 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates69.6 g

Sugars27.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, Fruit Bakes contains more sugar (33.5 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but less fat (7.7 g vs 17.65 g), lower salt (0.44 g vs 1.98 g), and almost double the fibre (6.2 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

44% Fruits of the Forest Flavoured Filling (Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Humectant: Glycerol; 7.1% Concentrated Fruit Juice [49.3% Redcurrant, 42.3% Strawberry, 4.2% Raspberry, 4.2% Blackberry], 7% Oatmeal, Dextrose, Gelling Agent: Pectins; Acids: Malic Acid, Citric Acid; Acidity Regulators: Sodium Citrates, Calcium Citrates; Natural Flavouring), Wheat Flour, 5.9% Oatmeal, Palm Oil, Vegetable Fibres (Chicory Root), Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Salt, Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonates, Diphosphates, Ammonium Carbonates.

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