Why is Balisto Yoberry classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because its ingredients list includes refined sugars, grain flours, multiple vegetable oils, cocoa butter, and a suite of additives such as citric acid (E330), pectin (E440), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481) and sodium carbonate (E500), all typical of highly industrially formulated foods.

How does the high sugar content of Balisto Yoberry affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 44.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while its negligible salt means it does not directly aggravate hypertension, though the overall calorie and carbohydrate load may still impact weight‑related blood‑pressure management.

Is the palm oil used in Balisto Yoberry a sustainability concern and does the product have any eco‑certifications?

The snack contains palm oil, which is associated with deforestation and biodiversity risks; although the product bears the Rainforest Alliance cocoa label, this certification does not cover the palm oil component, so the sustainability of that ingredient remains unverified.

Balisto • 37g

Balisto yoberry

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Balisto Yoberry is a 37 g sweet snack bar that falls under the sugary snacks and biscuit categories. Per 100 g it delivers 44.9 g of sugars, 24.3 g of fat (including 10.8 g saturated fat), 7.0 g of protein and 508 kcal, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, and it contains allergens such as milk, gluten and soy as well as palm oil and several food‑grade additives (E330, E440, E471, E481, E500). The formulation includes whole‑grain oat, whole‑wheat and barley flours plus a 12.6 % blend of wild berries, and it carries the Rainforest Alliance cocoa label, contributing to a moderate EcoScore of C.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal508 kcal

Fat24.3 g

Saturated Fat10.8 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Balisto Yoberry contains about 55 % more sugar, 38 % more fat and 39 % more saturated fat, providing 508 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 418 kcal, while offering slightly higher protein but no dietary fiber.

Ingredients

Zucker, ganze Haferflocken (10%), Sonnenblumenöl, Weizenvollkornmehl (6.7%), Weizenmehl, Kakaobutter, Magermilchjoghurtpulver, Kakaomasse, Magermilchpulver, Sheafett, Molkepermeat (Milch), Gerstenvollkornmehl (2.6%), Waldbeeren 12.6%) (Brombeere, Schwarze johannisbeere, Himbeere), Butterreinfett (Milch), Palmfett, Emulgatoren (Sojalecithin, Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren, Natriumstearoyl-2-lactylat), Milchzucker (Milch), Fruktosesirup, Salz, Backtriebmittel (Natriumcarbonate), Kokosnussöl, Palmkernfett, Säureregulator (Citronensäure), Geliermittel (Pektine), natürliches Aroma. (Kann enthalten: Mandeln, Haselnüsse)

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