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

The bar is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on many industrially processed ingredients such as glucose syrup, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, glycerol (E422), soy lecithin, and flavorings, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this bar affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The 48 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, and the 21 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, potentially worsening hypertension and cardiovascular risk.

Is the soy lecithin used in this bar a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen; individuals with a confirmed soy allergy should avoid the product.

Bounty, Mars • 2×28,5g=57g

Шоколадний батончик Bounty молочний

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a milk‑chocolate Bounty bar with a coconut‑shredded filling, marketed by Bounty and Mars. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products dietary families, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed confection with high sugar (48 g/100 g) and saturated fat (21 g/100 g) but relatively low salt and modest fiber. While it offers a sweet coconut taste and provides some dairy‑derived nutrients, its excessive sugars and saturated fats, plus the presence of additives and allergens, make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal487 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars48 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this Bounty bar contains more sugar (48 g vs 40.2 g) and saturated fat (21 g vs 19 g) but less total fat (26 g vs 33 g) and salt (0.25 g vs 0.42 g).

Ingredients

начинка (64%): стружка м’якоті кокосу (21%), цукор, глюкозний сироп, емульгатор (моно - і дигліцериди жирних кислот), регулятор вологості (гліцерин), сіль, ароматизатор натуральний (екстракт ванілі); молочний шоколад (36%): цукор, какао-масло, какао терте, сухе знежирене молоко, лактоза, молочний жир, суха молочна сироватка, емульгатор (соєвий лецитин), ароматизатор натуральний (екстракт ванілі). Молочний шоколад містить: мінімальний вміст какао-продуктів - не менше 25%, в т.ч. сухий знежирений залишок какао – не менше 2.5%; сухих молочних продуктів - не менше 14%, молочного жиру - не менше 3.5 %.

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