Why is Soft pomme classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar undergoes multiple industrial steps such as refining cereals, adding soluble corn fiber, syrup, and flavorings, which places it in NOVA group 4. It contains three listed additives: citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, sorbitol (E420) and glycerol (E422) as humectants.

How does the sugar and salt content in Soft pomme affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar provides a high carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. Its salt content of 0.51 g per 100 g is lower than the average for sweet snacks, so it adds only a modest amount of sodium for a hypertensive diet, but the overall calorie and sugar load still warrant limited consumption.

Based on its ingredients, is Soft pomme suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, so the bar can be considered vegan, although flavorings and processing aids are not fully disclosed. It contains wheat, therefore it is not gluten‑free. No animal‑derived ingredients are listed, but trace milk may be present, so those with severe dairy allergies should exercise caution.

Farmer • 240g

Soft pomme

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Soft pomme is a 240 g sweet cereal bar from the Farmer brand, composed of wheat, oat and rice cereals, soluble corn fiber, soy, sultanas, dried apples and sunflower oil. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with three food‑additives (E330 citric acid, E420 sorbitol and E422 glycerol), a high sugar level of 21 g and moderate salt of 0.51 g per 100 g, but also provides a notable 16 g of dietary fibre. The product belongs to the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” families, contains gluten, and is not suitable for a gluten‑free diet, while its plant‑based ingredient list makes it acceptable for most vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal370 kcal

Fat9.6 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Soft pomme contains markedly less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, while delivering far higher fibre and slightly more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Céréales 35% (blé, avoine, riz), fibres alimentaires solubles (maïs), égrugeage de soja, sultanines 10%, pommes séchées 9%, sirop de glucose, huile de tournesol, fructose, humectants: sorbitol et glycérol, sucre, arômes, sel de cuisine, acidifiant: acide citrique. Peut contenir du lait et des fruits à coque. Barretta di cereali con uva sultanina e pezzettini di mela Ingredienti: cereali 35% (frumento, avena, riso), fibre alimentari solubili (mais), faricello di soia, uva sultanina 10%, mele secche 9%, sciroppo di glucosio, olio di girasole, fruttosio, agenti umidificanti: sorbitolo e glicerolo, zucchero, aromi, sale da cucina, acidificante: acido citrico. Può contenere latte e frutta a guscio. Trocken lagern und vor Wärme schützen.

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