Why is Cashew & blueberry fruit & nut bars classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines many refined components such as glucose syrup, added sugars, a yoghurt-flavour coating with vegetable fats, and an emulsifier; the only listed additive is E322 (sunflower lecithin), which together with the multiple processing steps places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated-fat content of this bar affect a diabetic or heart-healthy diet?

The 35.75 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight glycemic control, while the 18.5 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which is contrary to heart‑healthy recommendations; consumption should therefore be limited or avoided in these diets.

Is this bar suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or keto diets?

The bar is gluten‑free, but it contains milk whey and honey, so it is not vegan; its high carbohydrate and sugar content also exceeds typical keto limits, making it unsuitable for a keto regimen.

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Cashew & blueberry fruit & nut bars

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cashew & blueberry fruit & nut bars are sugary snack bars that belong to the 'Sugary snacks' PNNS group, carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), and they combine dried fruits, nuts and a yoghurt-flavour coating. At 485 kcal per 100 g they are high in total fat (26.25 g), saturated fat (18.5 g), and sugars (35.75 g), while providing 4 g of fiber and 6.5 g of protein; they also contain milk whey, honey and palm oil, which raise allergen and sustainability concerns. The bar is gluten-free and a source of fibre, but its high sugar and saturated-fat levels, presence of dairy and palm ingredients make it best suited for occasional indulgence rather than a low-sugar or vegan diet.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal485 kcal

Fat26.3 g

Saturated Fat18.5 g

Carbohydrates53.5 g

Sugars35.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this bar provides more sugar (35.75 g vs 28.98 g), more total fat (26.25 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (18.5 g vs 7.8 g), but lower salt (0.1 g vs 1.98 g) and slightly higher fiber (4 g vs 3.07 g) and protein (6.5 g vs 6.33 g).

Ingredients

yoghurt flavour coating 31% (vegetable fats (palm kernel, palm), _milk_ whey, sugar, dried yoghurt (_MILK_), emulsifier: sunflower lecithin), shredded coconut 12%, glucose syrup, crisped rice (rice flour, rice bran, sugar), sultanas 8% (sultanas, sunflower oil), _CASHEWS_ 6%, honey, _ALMONDS_ 4%, dried cranberries 4% (sugar, cranberries, sunflower oil), dried blueberries 1% (blueberries, sugar, sunflower oil), dried apricots 0.9% (apricots, rice flour)

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