Why is the Almond and Fruit Bar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is classified as NOVA 4 because it includes several industrially added ingredients such as glucose syrup, added sugars, palm oil, soy lecithin as an emulsifier, and rosemary extract (E392), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 37 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.32 g of salt, although lower than the category average, still contributes to overall sodium intake and should be limited in a hypertensive diet.

Are peanuts in this bar a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes. Roasted peanuts make up 20 % of the formulation and are clearly listed as an allergen, so anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid the product.

Kellogg's • 4 x 32 g

Barretta mandorle e frutta

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Almond and Fruit Bar is a plant-based sweet snack that falls under the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups in the PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with added sugars, palm oil and an emulsifier, while delivering 457 kcal, 21 g fat, 9.8 g protein and 4.6 g fiber per 100 g. Although it provides a good amount of protein and fiber, the bar is high in total sugars (37 g) and contains common allergens such as peanuts, milk, soy, gluten and tree nuts, which may limit its suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal457 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars37 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this product contains more sugar and fat, but less saturated fat and salt, while offering higher protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Arachidi tostate (23%), mirtilli rossi essiccati zuccherati (14%) (mirtilli rossi, sciroppo di ananas, succo di ananas concentrato), uvetta (14%), sciroppo di glucosio, mandorle tostate (6%) (mandorle, sale), avena integrale (6%), zucchero, farina di riso, fruttosio, cocco essiccato, destrosio, olio di palma, crusca di riso, melassa, sale, nocciole, anacardi, latte condensato zuccherato (latte, zucchero), emulsionante (lecitina di soia), estratto di rosmarino, estratto di riso. Può contenere: glutine, altra frutta a guscio.

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