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

The bar uses refined flours, a cocoa spread, high‑fructose corn syrup and several food‑grade emulsifiers and gums, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the listed additives are sunflower lecithin (E322), arabic gum (E414), guar gum (E412), potassium tartrates (E336) and sodium carbonates (E500).

How does the sugar and salt content in Barres quinoa fourrées au chocolat affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 29 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.55 g of salt is moderate but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should limit consumption.

Are the egg and hazelnut ingredients in this bar a concern for people with egg or nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains egg (both whole egg and egg‑yolk powder) and hazelnuts, both recognized allergens; anyone with egg or tree‑nut allergies should avoid this snack.

Germinal • 180 g

Barres quinoa fourrées au chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres quinoa fourrées au chocolat are organic, gluten‑free snack bars that combine quinoa flour, rice flour and a cocoa spread to deliver a chocolate‑filled treat. They belong to the Sugary snacks group, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4, reflecting high levels of fat (22 g), saturated fat (6.5 g), sugars (29 g) and moderate salt (0.55 g) per 100 g, offset partly by 4.4 g of fiber. The formulation includes five additives such as sunflower lecithin, arabic gum, guar gum, potassium tartrates and sodium carbonates, and contains egg and hazelnut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal483 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack bar (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt and 418 kcal per 100 g), this bar contains slightly more fat (22 g vs 17.65 g) and calories (483 kcal vs 418 kcal), similar sugar (29 g vs 28.98 g), lower saturated fat (6.5 g vs 7.8 g) and considerably less salt (0.55 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Crème au cacao 35% (sucre de canne, huile de graines de tournesol, noisettes 11%, cacao maigre en poudre 9%, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, beurre de cacao, extrait de vanille), sucre de canne, farine de quinoa 8%, farine de riz, fécule de pomme de terre, amidon de maïs, œufs, sirop de glucose fructose de maïs, huile de graines de tournesol, amidon de riz, farine de maïs, beurre de cacao, fibre de pomme, épaississant (gomme arabique, gomme guar), jaunes d’œufs en poudre, sel, poudres à lever (tartrates de potassium, carbonates de sodium), arôme naturel de vanille.

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