Why is the Dark chocolate raspberry flavored high protein bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

A product is placed in NOVA 4 when it is formulated mainly from industrial ingredients and contains multiple additives; this bar includes soy lecithin (E322/E322i) as an emulsifier, glycerol (E422) as a humectant, citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, maltitol (E965) and sucralose (E955) as sweeteners, and natural flavourings, all of which contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

How does the saturated‑fat content of this bar affect a heart‑healthy or ketogenic diet?

With 9.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar provides more saturated fat than many typical snack bars, which may raise LDL cholesterol for a heart‑healthy diet; however, the high saturated fat also helps meet the fat requirements of a ketogenic diet, though consumers should balance it with other low‑saturated‑fat foods.

Can individuals with milk or soy allergies safely eat this bar?

No. The ingredient list includes calcium caseinate, whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate and whole‑milk powder, all of which contain milk proteins, and it also contains soy lecithin, so the product is unsuitable for anyone allergic to milk or soy.

Grenade • 60 g

Dark chocolate raspberry flavored high protein bar

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Dark chocolate raspberry flavored high protein bar from Grenade is a 60 g snack classified as a sugary snack and biscuit‑and‑cake type, delivering 375 kcal and 33 g of protein per 100 g. It falls in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains several additives such as soy lecithin (E322), maltitol, sucralose and citric acid, and it lists milk and soy as allergens. While the bar is low in sugars (1.5 g/100 g) and salt, it is relatively high in saturated fat (9.3 g/100 g) and uses palm fat, so its nutritional profile is mixed and a Nutri‑Score is not calculated for this supplement category.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal376 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bar averages, this bar contains dramatically less sugar (1.5 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.30 g vs 1.98 g), about the same total fat (16.2 g vs 17.6 g) but higher saturated fat (9.3 g vs 7.8 g), and delivers roughly five times more protein (33.3 g vs 6.3 g).

Ingredients

Mélange de protéines (caseinate de calcium (lait), isolat de protéine de lactosérum (lait), concentré de protéine de lactosérum hydrolisée (lait)), chocolat noir avec édulcorant (20 %) (pâte de cacao, édulcorant: maltitol; beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja; arôme naturel), humectant: glycérol; eau, chocolat blanc avec édulcorant (édulcorant: maltitol: beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja; arôme naturel), fèves de cacao, graisse de palme, isomalto-oligosaccharide, pépites de soja (isolat de protéine de soja, cacao, fécule de tapioca), arôme naturel, cacao maigre en poudre, framboise en poudre (concentré de framboise, maltodextrine), correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique, édulcorant: sucralose; jus de betterave rouge en poudre (maltodextrine, concentré de jus de betterave rouge, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique).

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