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

The bar includes many industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (lecithin, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), sweeteners (maltitol, sucralose), preservatives (potassium sorbate), acids (lactic acid, sodium citrate), color (E150a caramel colour), thickener (carrageenan) and caramelised sugar, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this bar affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular concerns?

With 13.5 g of sugars per 100 g the bar has less sugar than typical sugary snacks, yet the 13 g of saturated fat is high and can raise LDL cholesterol, so diabetic individuals may tolerate the sugar but should monitor saturated‑fat intake, and anyone with heart disease should limit consumption due to the saturated‑fat level.

Is the milk‑derived quark in this bar a problem for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes, the bar contains 59 % quark, milk protein and milk powders, which provide lactose and dairy proteins; this makes it unsuitable for those with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, while the presence of hazelnuts also poses a risk for nut‑allergic consumers.

Aubona • 40g

High Protein Quarkriegel Schoko

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

High Protein Quark Bar Chocolate is a snack that falls into the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It delivers about 20 g of protein per 100 g while providing 13.5 g of sugars, 13 g of saturated fat and a low salt level, is classified as NOVA group 4 and carries a Nutri‑Score that is not applicable for its category. The bar offers a protein boost for active consumers but its high saturated fat, extensive additive list and the presence of milk and hazelnuts may be drawbacks for health‑conscious or allergen‑sensitive individuals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal358 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, the bar contains far less sugar (13.5 g vs 28.9 g per 100 g) and salt, but considerably more fat (20 g vs 17.6 g), much more saturated fat (13 g vs 7.8 g) and dramatically higher protein (19.7 g vs 6.3 g).

Ingredients

59% Speisequark, 13,4% kakaohaltige Fettglasur (Zucker, Palmfett, Kakaomasse, Vollmilchpulver, Magermilchpulver, fettarmes Kakaopulver*, Emulgator: Lecithine; Aroma), Milcheiweiß, Süßungsmittel: Maltit; 7,5% Schokoladenzubereitung [Wasser, Maisfaser, Süßungsmittel: Maltit: 0,45% Schokolade (Kakaomasse", Zucker, Kakaobutter", natürliches Vanille-Aroma), Magermilchpulver, modifizierte Stärke, Butter, natürliche Aromen, Farbstoff: Zuckerkulör; Emulgator: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren; Verdickungsmittel: Carrageen; Speisesalz, Säureregulatoren: Milchsäure, Natriumcitrate; Süßungsmittel: Sucralose], 3,6% Haselnusskerne, Konservierungsstoff: Kaliumsorbat. Spuren von Soja, Weizen und Erdnüssen enthalten.

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