Why is Protein Bar Caramel Cashew classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines many industrial ingredients such as maltitol, sucralose, glycerol, polydextrose, lecithin and other food‑grade additives, which are highly refined and used to modify texture, sweetness and shelf‑life, making the product ultra‑processed.

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

With only 2.8 g of sugars and 0.21 g of salt per 100 g, the bar is low in both sugar and sodium, so it fits better into diabetic or blood‑pressure‑controlled diets than typical snack bars, though its saturated‑fat level should still be considered in overall daily intake.

Is the peanut paste in this bar a concern for people with peanut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 1.8 % roasted peanut paste, which is listed as an allergen, so anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this protein bar.

Barebells • 55g

Protein Bar Caramel Cashew

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Protein Bar Caramel Cashew is a sugary‑snack style protein bar marketed for active consumers, falling under the PNNS group "Sugary snacks". Each 55 g bar delivers 20 g of protein and only 1.5 g of sugars, but it also contains 3.6 g of saturated fat and 0.12 g of salt, giving it a moderate fat profile and low added‑sugar claim; the Nutri‑Score is not applicable for this supplement‑type product and it is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed. The formulation includes milk proteins, collagen hydrolysate, maltitol, sucralose, glycerol and lecithin, and it is not suitable for those avoiding dairy, nuts or peanuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal363 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar (per 100 g), this bar contains about ten times less sugar (2.8 g vs 28.98 g), slightly less fat (15 g vs 17.65 g), and roughly one‑tenth the salt (0.21 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

_Milk_ proteins, humectant (glycerol), collagen hydrolysate, sweeteners (maltitol, sucralose), polydextrose, water, cocoa butter, whole _milk_ powder, roasted cashew nuts (4%), sunflower oil, cocoa mass, _peanut_ paste (1.8%), fat-reduced cocoa, flavourings, emulsifier (lecithins).

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