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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines many industrial ingredients such as sweeteners (xylitol, steviol glycosides), bulking agents (polydextrose), multiple emulsifiers (E471 mono‑ and diglycerides, E322 lecithins, E476 PGPR), stabilisers (E410 pectins, E412 guar gum, E407 carrageenan) and flavourings, all of which are listed under the additives section.

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

With 20.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.33 g of salt contributes to overall sodium intake and may be a concern for people monitoring blood pressure, though it is lower than the category average.

Is the roasted peanut in this product a concern for people with peanut allergies or for sustainability?

The bar contains 6 % roasted peanut pieces, which are a clear allergen for anyone with a peanut sensitivity, and the ingredient is not covered by the Rainforest Alliance certification, so it does not carry a recognized sustainability label.

Gelatelli • 5 x 50g (250g)

Protein Ice Bar Peanut

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Protein Ice Bar Peanut is a frozen dairy‑based ice‑cream bar that falls under the Milk and dairy products and Ice cream categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), delivering 20.3 g of sugars, 16.1 g of total fat (10.2 g saturated) and 0.33 g of salt per 100 g, while offering a higher protein content (10.7 g) than typical frozen desserts. The bar is certified as a source of protein and bears the Rainforest Alliance label, yet it contains several additives and allergens such as milk, peanuts and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal294 kcal

Fat16.1 g

Saturated Fat10.2 g

Carbohydrates26.1 g

Sugars20.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen‑dessert bar (21.35 g sugar, 11.56 g fat, 3.38 g protein per 100 g), this Peanut Protein Ice Bar contains slightly less sugar (20.3 g) but considerably more fat (16.1 g) and markedly higher protein (10.7 g).

Ingredients

Skimmed _Milk_, Sugar, Coconut Oil, Roasted _Peanut_ Pieces (6%), _Milk_ Protein, Sweeteners: Xylitol, Steviol Glycosides from Stevia; Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Butter, Bulking Agent: Polydextrose; Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk (Skimmed _Milk_, Sugar), Sugar Syrup, Vegetable Oils in Varying Proportions (Sunflower, Rapeseed, _Soya_), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Cream (_Milk_), Cocoa Mass, Whole _Milk_ Powder, Emulsifiers: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Lecithins (contain _Soya_), Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate; Maize Starch, Stabilisers: Pectins, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan; Bourbon Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavourings, Natural _Peanut_ Flavouring, Salt

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