Why is Raspberry Wholegrain Oat Bars classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 denotes foods made largely from industrial ingredients and additives; this bar contains refined rapeseed oil, soluble tapioca fibre, oligofructose, golden syrup, unsalted butter, various seeds and sweeteners, and it includes the additives E150a (plain caramel colour) and E422 (glycerol) as a humectant, plus natural flavourings that contain milk.

How does the sugar content in Raspberry Wholegrain Oat Bars affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 13.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar contributes a significant carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should limit portion size; however, its salt content is low at 0.05 g, so it has minimal impact on blood pressure for hypertensive individuals.

Is the milk in Raspberry Wholegrain Oat Bars a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes – milk is listed as an allergen because it appears in the unsalted butter and in the natural flavouring, making the product unsuitable for anyone who must avoid dairy.

stoats • 4 x 42 g

RASPBERRY WHOLEGRAIN OAT BARS

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Raspberry Wholegrain Oat Bars are a plant-based snack classified in the sugary snacks group, offering 15 g of fiber per 100 g and an Eco-Score of A. They carry a Nutri-Score of B and belong to NOVA group 4, meaning they are ultra-processed and contain added sugars (13.1 g/100 g), moderate saturated fat and a small amount of salt. The bars are vegetarian but include milk-derived ingredients, so they are not suitable for vegans or people with dairy allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars2.1 g

Fruits & Vegetables25.8 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this oat bar contains about 13 g of sugar per 100 g, less than half the category's 28.98 g average, while delivering an exceptional 15 g of fiber, roughly five times the typical 3.07 g.

Ingredients

Wholegrain OATS (48%), rapeseed oil, soluble tapioca fibre, oligofructose, sultanas (sultanas, sunflower oil), golden syrup, unsalted butter (MILK), sunflower seeds, soft light brown sugar, pumpkin seeds, humectant: glycerol (rapeseed), freeze-dried raspberry pieces (1.3%), natural flavourings (MILK) and colour: plain caramel.

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