Why is Fruit and nut bars darker chocolate with almonds and apricots classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines many industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, added sugars and an emulsifier (soy lecithin, listed as E322), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; these processed components, together with the presence of refined cocoa powder and sweeteners, give it a NOVA 4 rating.

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

With 35.1 g of sugars and about 42 g of added sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for most diabetic meal plans; the saturated‑fat level of 9.9 g may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for heart‑healthy or hypertensive diets, although its very low salt (0.02 g) does not add to blood‑pressure risk.

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

Yes, the bar contains 5 % almonds and the label also warns of possible cross‑contamination with other nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and milk, so anyone allergic to tree nuts or other listed allergens should avoid it.

Eat Natural • 45 g × 3

Fruit and nut bars darker chocolate with almonds and apricots

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fruit and nut bars darker chocolate with almonds and apricots are a 45 g gluten‑free snack that combines dark chocolate, sultanas, dried apricots, pumpkin seeds, almonds and other dried fruit. Nutritionally it is very energy‑dense with 431 kcal per 100 g, high in total fat (20.5 g) and saturated fat (9.9 g), and exceptionally high in sugars (35.1 g) and added sugars (≈42 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. The bar does provide 3.1 g fiber, 7.9 g protein and a mix of fruit and nuts, but it also contains allergens such as milk, nuts, soy and traces of peanuts and sesame, and includes the additive E322 (soy lecithin), making it unsuitable for some dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal431 kcal

Fat20.5 g

Saturated Fat9.9 g

Carbohydrates50.4 g

Sugars35.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cereal‑bar profile, this bar has higher sugar (35.1 g vs 28.98 g), higher total and saturated fats (20.5 g and 9.9 g vs 17.65 g and 7.8 g), slightly more calories (431 kcal vs 418 kcal), lower salt (0.02 g vs 1.98 g), less carbohydrate (50.4 g vs 59.6 g), but more protein (7.9 g vs 6.33 g) and comparable fiber.

Ingredients

Dark chocolate* 19% (cocoa mass, sugar, fat reduced cocoa powder, emulsifier: SOYA lecithin), sultanas 17%, glucose syrup, pumpkin seeds 10%, dried cranberies 9% (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), crisped rice (rice, sugar), dried apricots 7%, shredded coconut 6%, honey, ALMONDS 5%. *DARK CHOCOLATE (19%) MINIMUM COCOA SOLIDS 70%. PLEASE NOTE: FORA LIMITED TIME ONLY, THIS RECIPE CONTAINS NO BRAZIL NUTS. allergy advice For allergens, see ingredients in BOLD CAPITALS. May also contain: Peanuts, sesame seeds and cow's milk.

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