Why is Balisto Honey Almond classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because it combines refined sugar, multiple vegetable oils, honey, flavorings and a suite of food-additives; the additives are emulsifier lecithin (E322), modified lecithin (E322i), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E481) and sodium carbonate raising agent (E500).

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content in Balisto Honey Almond affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 42 g of sugar per 100 g causes rapid blood-glucose spikes, which is unsuitable for diabetes management, and the 11 g of saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol, increasing cardiovascular risk; together with 0.66 g of salt they can contribute to higher blood pressure, making the bar inappropriate for regular consumption by hypertensive individuals.

Is Balisto Honey Almond suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains whey powder, milk powder and honey; it is not keto due to its 42 g of sugar and high carbohydrate content; it is not gluten-free because it includes wheat flour and oat flakes that contain gluten; and it cannot be confirmed as halal since it contains dairy and honey without a halal certification, so it is not guaranteed for halal diets.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Balisto Honey Almond is a packaged sweet snack bar that falls under the Sugary snacks PNNS group, offering whole-grain cereals, almonds and cocoa butter for some cereal-based fibre and micronutrients. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra-processed product, reflecting its high added sugar (42 g per 100 g), elevated saturated fat (11 g per 100 g) and inclusion of several food-additives such as emulsifiers (E322, E322i, E471, E481) and a raising agent (E500). While the bar provides a modest source of whole-grain cereal and almond-derived nutrients, its sugar and saturated-fat levels far exceed typical snack averages and it contains common allergens (gluten, milk, nuts, soy, oats), making it a limited choice for health-conscious or allergen-sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal526 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars42 g

Comparative Analysis

Balisto Honey Almond delivers 42 g of sugar and 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g, far above the sugary snack averages of 28.9 g sugar and 7.8 g saturated fat, while its 0.66 g of salt is considerably lower than the category’s 1.98 g.

Ingredients

sucre, céréales complètes 19% (flocons d'_avoine_ complet, farine de _blé_ complète, farine d'_orge_ complète), huile de tournesol, farine de _blé_, beurre de cacao, petit-_lait_ en poudre, _amandes_ 5%, pâte de cacao, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, matière grasse de karité, _lactose_, matière grasse du _lait_, émulsifiants (lécithine de _soja_, mono - et diglycerides d'acides gras, stéaroyl-2-lactylate de sodium), matière grasse de palme, sel, poudre à lever (carbonates de sodium), huile de noix de coco, miel, arôme naturel, extrait naturel de vanille

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