Why is Bar protéines 20 g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines isolated whey, milk and egg proteins with industrial ingredients such as maltitol, sucralose, stevia glycosides, glycerol, soy lecithin, carrageenan, potassium chloride, potassium tartrates, potassium sorbate and tocopheryl acetate, which correspond to the food additives E202, E322, E336, E407, E422, E955 and E960, leading to its NOVA 4 status.

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

With only 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar is low in sugar and therefore acceptable for diabetic meal plans, but its 1.58 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high and may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should limit consumption.

Is this protein bar suitable for strict dietary regimes such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The bar is not vegan because it contains dairy and egg proteins, it is not keto-friendly due to 22 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it may be acceptable for gluten‑free diets as no gluten ingredients are listed, and halal suitability cannot be confirmed without additional certification.

BiotechUSA • 50 g

Bar protéines 20 g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Bar protéines 20 g is a 50 g chocolate‑hazelnut protein bar marketed for bodybuilding enthusiasts. It belongs to the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” PNNS groups, provides 20 g of protein per bar, contains no added sugar, but its saturated fat (8.6 g per 100 g) and salt (1.58 g per 100 g) are relatively high. Classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), it includes several food additives such as E202, E322, E336, E407, E422, E955 and E960, and lists milk, soy, nuts and mustard as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal380 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat8.5 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt, and 6.33 g protein per 100 g), this bar contains roughly half the sugar (1.9 g), slightly lower total fat (15 g), higher saturated fat (8.6 g), a similar amount of salt (1.58 g), and more than three times the protein (40 g).

Ingredients

Zero Protein Blend (isolât de protéine de lactosérum, isolât de protéine du lait, albumen), graisse de coco, fructooligosaccharides, humectant (glycérol), édulcorants (maltit, sucralose,glycosides de stéviol), eau, poudre de cacao, morceaux de noisette (Corylus avellana), parties croustillantes (isolât de protéine de soja hydrolysé, concentrât de protéine de lactosérum), émulsifiant(lécithine de soja), arômes, gélifiants (carraghénane, chlorure de potassium), régulateur d'acidité (tartrates de potassium), conservateur (sorbate de potassium), acétate de DL-alpha-tocophérol.Fabriqué dans une usine qui utilise de moutarde

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