Why is Barrette di cereali con mirtillo roso classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The bar is considered ultra-processed because it combines refined grains with added glucose syrup, fructose, multiple sugars, and emulsifiers, and it includes three listed additives: citric acid (E330), sorbitol (E420) and glycerol (E422), plus soy lecithin as an emulsifier.

How do the high sugar and moderate salt levels in this cereal bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 30 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the bar unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.52 g of salt, although lower than many snacks, still contributes to sodium intake and should be limited for those on a low‑sodium diet for hypertension.

Is the gluten from whole wheat and the soy lecithin in this bar a problem for people with celiac disease or soy allergy?

Yes, the presence of whole‑wheat flakes introduces gluten, which is unsafe for anyone with celiac disease, and the soy lecithin can trigger reactions in individuals allergic to soy.

Coop • 126 g

Barrette di cereali con mirtillo roso

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barrette di cereali con mirtillo roso is a sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes families. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, with 30 g of sugars and 9.1 g of fat per 100 g but only 0.52 g of salt and 3.3 g of fiber, while whole-grain wheat and oat flakes provide some complex carbohydrates and the lingonberry pieces add fruit content. The bar contains gluten from wheat and soy lecithin, may trigger those allergies, and is labeled as palm-oil free.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal400 kcal

Fat9.1 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this cereal bar contains slightly more sugar (30 g vs 28.9 g) and carbohydrates (73 g vs 59.6 g), but markedly less fat (9.1 g vs 17.7 g), saturated fat (3.9 g vs 7.8 g) and salt (0.52 g vs 2.0 g), while delivering a comparable energy level and a bit more fiber.

Ingredients

Fiocchi di frumento integrale 35% (farina di frumento integrale (32% sul totale), zucchero, estratto di malto d'orzo, sale), sciroppo di glucosio, cereali estrusi 8% (farina di frumento integrale (5% sul totale), farina di riso (2% sul totale), zucchero, farina di orzo maltato, farina di frumento maltata, sale, emulsionante: lecitina di soia) pezzi di mirtillo rosso 8% (mirtillo rosso (4,5% sul totale), zucchero, acidificante: acido citrico, succo concentrato di sambuco. aroma naturale), fruttosio, fiocchi di avena 6%, glucosio, zucchero, olio di semi di girasole, pezzi di mela 3%% (mela (2.8% sul totale), aroma naturale, zucchero, estratti vegetali (concentrato di ribes nero, carota), acidificante: acido citrico), agenti umidificanti (sorbitolo, glicerolo), aroma naturale, sale, zucchero caramellato, acidificante: acido citrico, emulsionante: lecitina di soia. Può contenere tracce di latte e frutta a guscio.

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