Why is Milk Chocolate Coconut Bar Vitamin classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients such as sugar, glucose syrup, cocoa mass, and multiple isolated components (magnesium citrate, vitamin complexes, lecithins, glycerol) that are industrially manufactured; the listed additives are sulfur dioxide (E220), soy lecithins (E322) and glycerol (E422).

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

With 39 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 0.35 g of salt is modest and unlikely to significantly impact blood pressure, though the overall high sugar outweighs the low salt concern.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the emulsifier contains soy‑derived lecithins (E322), which are listed as an allergen, so individuals allergic to soy should avoid this product.

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Milk Chocolate Coconut Bar Vitamin

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Milk Chocolate Coconut Bar Vitamin is a sweet snack bar classified under the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups. It carries a NOVA 4 label, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation, and it does not have a Nutri‑Score because it is marketed as a dietary supplement; its nutrient profile shows 27 g fat, 21 g saturated fat, 39 g sugars and 0.35 g salt per 100 g, with added vitamins and minerals. While the bar provides coconut, cocoa butter, magnesium and a range of vitamins, its high levels of added sugars and saturated fat, plus the presence of milk, soy and sulfur dioxide, make it a less suitable choice for low‑sugar or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal481 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars39 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bars, this product contains markedly more sugar (39 g vs 28.9 g), fat (27 g vs 17.7 g) and saturated fat (21 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.35 g) is lower than the average 2 g.

Ingredients

coconut flakes 28% (contains: sulfur dioxide), milk chocolate 20% (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, anhydrous milk fat, emulsifier: lecithins (soy), natural vanilla flavouring), sugar, glucose syrup, soluble corn fiber, lactose (milk), humectant: glycerol, whey powder (milk), enriching substances: l-carnityne 0,31%, magnesium citrate, vitamin c, niacin, vitamin e, pantothenic acid (b5), vitamin b6, thiamin (b1), vitamin b12, sea salt, flavour, emulsifer: lecithins (soy),

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