Why is Ovomaltine Barres classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined ingredients such as added sugars, glucose syrup, malt extract, concentrated milk and whey, and a chocolate coating, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; it also includes an emulsifier (lecithin, E322) and flavouring, which contribute to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of Ovomaltine Barres affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 50 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the bar unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while the 0.6 g of salt, although lower than some snacks, may still contribute to increased blood pressure for those with hypertension, so limited consumption is advised.

Is Ovomaltine Barres suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or other strict diets?

No; the product contains milk (both whole and skimmed), gluten, and possible nut traces, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free and may pose an allergen risk for people with nut sensitivities.

Ovomaltine • 20 g

Ovomaltine Barres

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Ovomaltine Barres are 20‑gram milk‑chocolate coated snack bars from the Ovomaltine brand, marketed as a quick‑energy confection and classified in the sugary snacks group. With 441 kcal, 13.8 g fat (8 g saturated), 50 g sugars and 0.6 g salt per 100 g, the bar receives a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that is high in sugar and saturated fat while providing 10 g protein and modest fiber. The bar contains gluten, milk and hazelnut traces, includes the additive lecithin (E322), and carries the Rainforest Alliance certified label, but its high sugar and salt content make it a treat rather than a nutritionally balanced snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal441 kcal

Fat13.8 g

Saturated Fat8 g

Carbohydrates67.3 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this Ovomaltine bar contains far more sugar (50 g vs 28.9 g per 100 g) and slightly more saturated fat, but less overall fat and salt, resulting in a higher energy level.

Ingredients

Chocolat au lait de couverture 32,4%* (pâte et beurre de cacao¹, sucre, lait entier et écrémé en poudre, noisettes, matières grasses du beurre (lait), émulsifiant : lécithines), lait écrémé concentré, extrait de malt d'orge 17,1 %, lactosérum concentré (lait), sucre, sirop de glucose, lait écrémé en poudre, cacao maigre ¹, huile de colza, sel, vitamines (E, C, thiamine : B1, riboflavine : B2, niacine : PP, B6, acide folique : B9, B12, biotine : B8, acide pantothénique : B5), arôme (vanille). *Cacao : 13,6% minimum ¹ certifié Rainforest Alliance Peut contenir : amandes, noix, noix de cajou, noix de pécan, pistaches et noix de Macadamia.

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