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

The bar includes many industrial ingredients such as polydextrose (E1200), plain caramel (E150a), anthocyanins (E163), pectins (E440), citric and malic acids (E330, E296), calcium and sodium citrates (E333), flavourings, emulsifiers (lecithins, E322), sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and sorbitol syrup (E420ii), all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high added‑sugar content in this bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With about 44 g of added sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight glycaemic control, and the excess sugar may contribute to higher blood pressure and cardiovascular risk, so diabetic or hypertensive individuals should limit consumption.

Is the whey powder or egg in this product a concern for people with milk or egg allergies?

Yes, the bar lists whey powder (derived from milk) and pasteurised egg among its ingredients, and it also contains wheat flour, so it can trigger reactions in people allergic to milk, egg or gluten and should be avoided by those individuals.

Harvest Morn (Aldi) • 6 X 37g

Fruit & Grain Strawberry

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fruit & Grain Strawberry is a strawberry‑flavoured cereal bar marketed as vegetarian and belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups of the French PNNS. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4) and contains a long list of additives such as polydextrose, caramel colour, pectins and several acidity regulators. The bar is high in added sugars (about 44 g per 100 g), provides modest protein and fat, and includes common allergens like wheat, milk, and egg, making it unsuitable for vegan diets or those with those allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars44.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables3.4 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical cereal bars, this bar delivers roughly 44 g of added sugar per 100 g, significantly above the category average of 29 g, while its fat (8.6 g) and protein (3.8 g) are lower than the averages of 17.6 g and 6.3 g respectively.

Ingredients

STRAWBERRY FLAVOURED FILLING (40%) (Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Humectant: Glycero Strawberry Purée, Oatmeal, Dextrose, Strawberry Concentrate, Gelling Agent: Pectins; Acids: Citric Acid, Malic Acid; Colour: Anthocyanins; Acidity Regulators: Calcium Citrates, Sodium Citrates; Flavouring), Wheat Flour, Oat Flakes, Invert Sugar Syrup, Oatmeal, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Polydextrose, Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Fructose, Humectant: Glycerol; Citrus Fibre, Bulking Agent: Sorbitol Syrup; Calcium Carbonate, Malted Wheat Flour, Emulsifiers: Lecithins (Rapeseed), Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Sal Coconut Oil, Whey Powder (Milk), Thickener: Xanthan Gum; Raising Agent: Sodium Carbonate Colour: Plain Caramel; Niacin, Iron, Antioxidants: Ascorbic Acid, Extracts of Rosemary; Pasteurised Egg, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1,Folic Acid, Vitamin B12. ALLERGY ADVICE:

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