Why is the Caramel Almond & Sea Salt bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar mixes whole almonds with a complex caramel coating that includes refined sugars, palm oil, milk powders, cocoa, and several emulsifiers such as sunflower lecithin (E322) and soy lecithin, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this bar affect a diabetic or cardiovascular‑health diet?

At 14 g sugar and 8 g saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or heart‑healthy eating plans.

Is this bar suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or keto diets?

It is certified gluten‑free, but it contains honey and dairy powders, so it is not vegan; the 14 g of sugar and overall carbohydrate level also exceed typical keto limits, limiting its suitability for keto followers.

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Caramel Almond & Sea salt bar

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Caramel Almond & Sea Salt bar is a sweet snack classified in the sugary‑snacks group, bearing a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) rating. It delivers 158 kcal per 30 g serving, with 12 g fat (including 2.4 g saturated), 4.2 g sugars, 0.22 g salt and 5.1 g fiber, offering a decent protein boost (4.8 g) but a relatively high sugar and saturated‑fat load. The bar is gluten‑free and contains almonds, honey, and dairy‑derived ingredients, making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen for those with nut, milk or soy sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars12.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables50 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this bar contains far more fat (40 g vs 17.6 g), protein (16 g vs 6.3 g) and fiber (17 g vs 3.1 g), while its sugar (14 g) and salt (0.7 g) are lower than typical values, resulting in a higher caloric density (527 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Almonds, caramel flavoured coating (chicony roat fibre, palm lemal oll, sugar, whole millk powder, skim milk powder, cocoa processed with alkali, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), sea salt, natural flavouring), chicony roat fibre, honey, glucose syrup, rice crisps (rice flour), sea salt, emulsifier (soya lecithin). (May contain: peanuts and other nuts) 663kJ (8%)/

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