Why is Cocoa Coconut Protein Flapjack classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines multiple processed ingredients such as refined sugars, rice syrup, palm oil, and a dark chocolate coating, and it includes additives like lecithin (E322) and an emulsifier; this blend of industrially derived components places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 28 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and its 3 g of salt exceeds typical snack‑bar limits, which may raise blood‑pressure concerns for hypertensive individuals.

Is the soy protein in Cocoa Coconut Protein Flapjack a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the product lists soy protein and soy flour among its ingredients and flags soybeans as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this bar.

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Cocoa Coconut Protein Flapjack

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Cocoa Coconut Protein Flapjack is a gluten‑free snack bar that falls into the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups, marketed as a protein‑rich supplement for bodybuilding and active lifestyles. At 100 g it delivers 18 g of protein and 4.6 g of fiber, but also supplies 26 g of fat (13 g saturated), 28 g of sugars and 3 g of salt, giving it a high rating for fat, sugars and saturated fat while offering a solid protein boost. Classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, it contains additives such as lecithin (E322) and emulsifiers, and includes palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars23.1 g

Fruits & Vegetables9.2 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bars, it contains about the same sugar (28 g vs 29 g), but markedly more fat (26 g vs 18 g), saturated fat (13 g vs 8 g), and protein (18 g vs 6 g), while its salt (3 g) is roughly double the average.

Ingredients

Gluten free oats (21%), Rice syrup, _Soya_ protein crunchies (_soya_ protein, tapioca starch, salt)(14%), Dark Chocolate flavour coating (Sugar, palm oil, cocoa powder, emulsifier, sunflower lecithin) (13%), vegetable oils (Palm, sunflower, coconut, rapeseed), coconut chips (8%), _soya_ flour, raw cane sugar, salt & natural flavouring

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