Why is TREK Protein Oat Bar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation includes refined flours, added sugars, palm oil, and multiple food‑grade additives such as soy lecithin (E322/E322i) and sodium carbonate/bicarbonate (E500/E500ii), all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this bar affect diabetes or hypertension management?

With 23 g of sugar and 7.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it less suitable for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure who need to limit added sugars and saturated fats.

Is the soy protein isolate in this bar a concern for individuals with soy allergy?

Yes, the product lists soy protein isolate as an ingredient and flags soy as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this bar.

TREK, Trek • 150 g

TREK PROTEIN AVOINE - Biscoff (3x1p)

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The TREK Protein Oat Bar with Biscoff is a plant-based cereal bar classified in the "Cereals and potatoes" and "Breakfast cereals" PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is rated NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with added sugars, palm oil, and several additives (E322, E322i, E500, E500ii), while providing 18 g of protein per 100 g. Nutritionally, the bar is high in sugar (23 g) and fat (24 g) compared with typical breakfast cereals, moderate in salt (0.73 g), slightly below average in fiber, and contains the allergens gluten and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal468 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat7.9 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast cereal, this bar contains nearly double the sugar and fat, about 80 % more protein, and roughly half the salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Nappage aux biscuits caramélisés (25%) [biscuits caramélisés (58%) (farine de blé, sucre, huiles végétales (palme*, colza), sirop de sucre candi, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium), farine de soja, sel, cannelle), huile de palme*, sucre, émulsifiant (lécithines (soja))], avoine (19%), croquants de protéines de soja (16%) (isolats de protéines de soja, amidon de tapioca, sel), huile de colza, sirop de riz, fibre de chicorée, farine de soja, sucre, eau, sel de mer, arôme naturel, cannelle (cassia). Peut contenir des traces d'arachide, de fruits à coque et de lait. *Huile de palme issue de plantations durables et certifiées.

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