Why is Complete Nutrition Bar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined ingredients such as maltitol, isolated plant proteins, cocoa butter and multiple emulsifiers. Its additive list includes the sugar‑alcohol maltitol (E965), sunflower lecithin (E322), soy lecithin (E322i) and glycerol (E422), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and give it a NOVA 4 rating.

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

With only about 3 g of sugar and 0.18 g of salt per 100 g, the bar fits well into diabetic and low‑sodium dietary plans, as it avoids the blood‑glucose spikes and blood‑pressure challenges associated with high‑sugar or high‑salt snacks. However, individuals should still monitor total carbohydrate intake and consider the overall calorie load.

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

Yes, the product contains soy protein and soy lecithin, both of which can trigger reactions in individuals with a soy allergy. Anyone with a known soy sensitivity should avoid this bar and look for an allergen‑free alternative.

Huel • 55g

Complete Nutrition Bar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Complete Nutrition Bar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is a sugary‑snack style protein bar that falls within the ‘Sugary snacks’ and ‘Biscuits and cakes’ PNNS groups. It carries a NOVA 4 classification, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and its Nutri‑Score is not applicable because it is marketed as a dietary supplement. The bar offers a high protein content (≈25 g per 100 g) with low sugar and salt, but it contains several additives such as maltitol, sunflower lecithin, soy lecithin and other emulsifiers, and it provides a relatively high amount of saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal345 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat5.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat4.6 g

Polyunsaturated Fat3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this bar contains far less sugar (3 g vs 29 g per 100 g) and salt (0.18 g vs 2 g), while delivering about four times more protein (25 g vs 6 g) and slightly less saturated fat (5.8 g vs 7.8 g).

Ingredients

Ingredients: Cocoa Coating (21%) (Sweetener: Maltitol, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavouring), Chocolate Flavour Caramel Lager (21%) (Com Fibre, Sweetener: Maltitol, Rice Protein, Sunflower Oil, Fat-Reduced Cocoa, Emulsifier: Lecithin, Natural Flavouring), Wheat Gluten, Com Fibre, Humectant: Glycerol, Chocolate Chips (5%) (Cocoa Mass, Sweetener: Maltitol, Emulsifier: Soy Lecithin, Fat-Reduced Cocoa, Natural Flavouring), Pea Protein, Soy Protein Cocoa Crisp (2%) (Soy Protein, Fat-Reduced Cocoa, Tapioca Starch), Micronutrient Blend (Minerals (Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, lodine), Vitamins (C, E, A, Niacin, K, Pantothenic Acid, B12, D, Biotin, B6, B2, B1, Folate)), Rice Protein, Sunflower Oil, Sweetener: Maltitol, Natural Flavouring, Ground Flaxseed.

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