Why is TREK Protein Oat Bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are listed on the label?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because its ingredients are largely refined and include a caramel‑salty coating made from vegetable oils (palm‑kernel and palm oil), sugars, rice powders, and several processed components; the only listed additives are the colorant paprika extract (E160c) and the emulsifier lecithins (E322).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this bar impact people managing diabetes or high blood pressure?

The bar provides 20 g of sugars per 100 g, which is lower than the typical protein‑bar average but still enough to raise blood glucose, and it contains 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, a moderate amount for a snack, so diabetics and hypertensive individuals should consume it sparingly and account for it within their daily carbohydrate and sodium limits.

Is the soy protein isolate in this product a problem for consumers with soy allergy?

Yes, soy protein isolate makes up about 16 % of the bar and the product is labeled with soy as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid it.

TREK, Trek • 150 g

TREK PROTEIN AVOINE - Caramel Salé (3x1p)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The TREK Protein Oat Bar (Caramel Salé) is a vegan, gluten‑free protein snack that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes categories. It delivers 18 g of protein and 7.6 g of fiber per 100 g but also contains 20 g of sugars, 5.7 g of saturated fat and 1.2 g of salt, placing it in NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) and giving it a “not applicable” Nutri‑Score as a dietary supplement. The formulation includes soy protein isolate, oat, a caramel‑salty coating with palm and palm‑kernel oils, and the additives E160c and E322, while allergens listed are gluten and soy, with possible traces of milk, nuts and peanuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal436 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average protein bars, this bar contains less sugar (20 g vs 28.9 g) and saturated fat (5.7 g vs 7.8 g) but markedly more protein (18 g vs 6.3 g) and fiber (7.6 g vs 3.1 g), while its total fat (20 g) and energy (436 kcal) are above the category averages.

Ingredients

Avoine sans gluten (26%), croquants de protéines de soja (16%) (isolats de protéines de soja, amidon de tapioca, sel), nappage saveur caramel salé (13%) [huiles végétales (palmiste*, palme*, karité), sucre, poudre de riz (sirop de riz séché, amidon de riz, farine de riz), farine de riz, fibre de chicorée, cacao maigre en poudre, sel de mer, arôme naturel, émulsifiant (lécithines), colorant (extrait de paprika)], sirop de riz, huile de colza, fibre de chicorée, cassonade, farine de soja, eau, sel de mer (0.6%), arômes naturels. *Huile de palme issue de plantations durables et certifiées. Peut contenir des traces d'arachides, de fruits à coque et de lait.

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