Why is Barrette di cereali con albicocca mela e frutta secca classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is placed in NOVA 3 because its ingredients include processed whole‑grain flakes and a sugar‑alcohol sweetener; the only additive listed is maltitol, which replaces added sugars, and the formulation contains no preservatives or artificial flavors.

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

With only 5.5 g of sugars and 0.03 g of salt per 100 g, the bar adds minimal sodium and modest sugar, making it a reasonable occasional snack for people managing blood pressure, but its total carbohydrate load (54 g) means portion control is still important for diabetic blood‑glucose management.

Are the almonds and hazelnuts in this bar a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains both almonds and hazelnuts, so it is not safe for anyone with tree‑nut allergies and should be avoided to prevent allergic reactions.

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Barrette di cereali con albicocca mela e frutta secca

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barrette di cereali con albicocca mela e frutta secca is a cereal bar that combines whole‑grain flakes, apricot, apple, almonds and hazelnuts. It falls into the Sugary snacks / Biscuits and cakes family, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering 11 g of protein and 10 g of fiber per 100 g while containing only 5.5 g of sugars and 0.03 g of salt. The bar provides a high protein and fiber content and very low salt, but it is relatively high in total fat, includes processed grain flours, and contains nuts that may trigger allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal397 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars5.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack bars, this product has much lower sugar, saturated fat and salt, while delivering higher protein and fiber and slightly less overall fat and calories.

Ingredients

Fiocchi di cereali integrali 40% (fiocchi di avena, fiocchi di grano farro), Maltitolo 19%, Mandorle 14%, Nocciole 8%, Albicocca 6% (albicocca 95%, farina di riso), Mela 3%

84%

35%

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112 g