Why is Frusli Red Berry Oat Bars classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines multiple processed ingredients such as glucose syrup, sweetened dried cranberries, and emulsified fruit flakes, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is E322 (sunflower lecithin) used as an emulsifier, along with a natural flavouring.

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

With 29.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while its low salt (0.12 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the high sugar may indirectly influence blood pressure.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, hazelnuts are listed among the ingredients and are flagged as an allergen, so individuals with tree‑nut allergies should avoid this bar and be aware of possible cross‑contamination during manufacturing.

Jordan’s • 6 x 25 g

Frusli Red Berry Oat Bars

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Frusli Red Berry Oat Bars belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes categories, providing 98 kcal per 25 g serving. They carry a Nutri-Score of C and are placed in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of added sugars, glucose syrup and the emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin). Nutritionally they deliver 29.6 g of sugar, 6.8 g of fat (mostly unsaturated), 0.8 g saturated fat, 0.12 g salt and 4.4 g fiber per 100 g, while containing hazelnuts (nut allergen) and honey, making them unsuitable for vegans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal262 kcal

Energy1103 kJ

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this product has slightly higher sugar (29.6 g vs 28.98 g) but considerably lower fat (6.8 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (0.8 g vs 7.8 g), salt (0.12 g vs 1.98 g) and energy (392 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Wholegrain oat flakes, sweetened dried diced cranberries (sugar, cranberries, sunflower oil), raisins, strawberry and raspberry flakes (cornflour, raspberry puree, strawberry puree, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin)), glucose syrup, wholegrain oat flour, sugar, honey, vegetable oil (rapeseed and sunflower in varying proportions), rice flour, natural flavouring, chopped roasted hazelnuts

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