Why is Kellogg's Barretta – Almond and Chocolate classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined sugars, glucose syrup, multiple vegetable oils, emulsifiers and flavorings, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its additive list includes propyl gallate (E320), lecithins (E322, E322i) and glycerol (E422) as well as various emulsifiers and flavorings.

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

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can quickly raise blood glucose levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic diets, while its low salt (0.31 g) has minimal impact on blood pressure, though the high total calories and saturated fat still pose health considerations.

Based on its ingredient list, is this bar suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains milk (lactose), it is not keto-friendly due to 42 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of sugars, it is certified halal, and it does not carry a gluten‑free claim; the presence of oats means gluten contamination is possible, so it cannot be considered reliably gluten‑free.

Kellogg's • 4 x 32 g

Kellogg's Barretta - Mandorle e Cioccolato

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Kellogg's Barretta – Almond and Chocolate is a sweet snack bar that falls under the PNNS groups 'Sugary snacks' and 'Biscuits and cakes'. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA group 4), reflecting its high fat (33 g), saturated fat (10 g) and added sugar levels, though it also provides a notable 6.6 g of fiber and 13 g of protein per 100 g. The bar is labeled vegetarian, halal and contains milk, nuts, peanuts and soy, making it unsuitable for vegans or those with those allergens, and its high calorie density (530 kcal) and added sugars limit its suitability for low‑calorie diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal530 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate cereal bar, this product contains notably more fat (33 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g) and protein (13 g vs 6.3 g), while offering less sugar (24 g vs 29 g) and much lower salt (0.31 g vs 2 g), resulting in a higher energy content (530 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Fruits à coques (41%){arachides. amandes gnnees végétale non hydrogénée (colza. cartame) en proportions variables, sel]}, chocolat (16%)[sucre, pâte de cacao. beurre de cacao, émulsifiant(lécithine de soja), arôme], sirop de glucose. avoine (6 50' éclat de chocolat de racao, sucre. cacao maigre en poudre, dextrose, beurre de cacao. émuieifiant (lécithine de soja)).. fructose, sucre, épite de riz croustillant (farine de riz. croustillent de riz. sucre, extrait de coco deshydratée, dextrose, huile d epalme non hydrogénée, humectant (glycérol. sorbytol). sirop de sucre partieilement inverti,sel, arômes noisette. condensé sucré de lait écrémé (lait écrémé ,sucre) émulsifiant (lécithine de soja). antioxydant (E320).

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