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

The bar contains industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, soy protein isolate, refined sugars, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavorings and antioxidant extracts, and it lists five food additives (E170, E170i, E306, E322, E422), which together classify it as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product.

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

With 17.3 g of sugars and 1.22 g of salt per 100 g, the bar can raise blood glucose levels and contribute to sodium intake; it may be unsuitable for diabetics or those managing hypertension, even though its sugar and salt are lower than the category average.

Is the high peanut content a concern for nut‑allergy sufferers?

Yes; peanuts make up 45 % of the bar, so anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid it, and the product also notes possible traces of other nuts and sesame seeds.

Crownfield • 3 x 40 g

High Protein Barretta Proteica

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

High Protein Protein Bar is a snack marketed as a high‑protein, gluten‑free, fair‑trade energy bar, sold in packs of three 40 g bars. It delivers 28 g of protein per 100 g but also contains 27 g of fat, 5.7 g of saturated fat, 17.3 g of sugars and 1.22 g of salt, placing it in the “Sugary snacks” PNNS group, with a Nutri‑Score classified as not applicable and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. While it offers a good protein boost, fiber content and ethical claims, it is non‑vegan, carries peanut, soy and milk allergens, and includes several additives (E170, E170i, E306, E322, E422) that may concern health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal490 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates31.5 g

Sugars17.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar provides far more protein (28 g vs 6.33 g) and fat (27 g vs 17.65 g), lower sugars (17.3 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (1.22 g vs 1.98 g), but has higher calories (489 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

45% arachidi, sciroppo di glucosio, proteine isolate di soia, zucchero, burro di cacao, latte intero in polvere, umidificante: glicerolo; amido di tapioca, sale, stabilizzante: carbonato di calcio; „Crème fraîche d'Isigny DOP" (crema di latte acidificata), acqua,,,Beurre d'Isigny DOP" (burro), aromi naturali, fibre alimentari (da radici di cicoria), 0,04% „Sel de Guérande IGP" (sale), emulsionante: lecitine (soia, colza); antiossidante: estratto ricco di tocoferolo. Può contenere tracce di frutta a guscio e semi di sesamo. SENZA GLUTINE. FONTE DI FIBRE. AD ALTO CONTENUTO PROTEICO.

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