Why is the Seed and Almond Bar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because its formulation relies on refined sugars, isolated pea protein, emulsifiers and other industrial ingredients rather than whole foods; the only listed additives are E306 (tocopherol antioxidant) and E322 (lecithin emulsifier).

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

With 18 g of sugar per 100 g the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which may be problematic for diabetics, while its very low salt (0.07 g per 100 g) poses minimal risk for hypertension, although the high total fat and calorie load could still impact heart‑healthy diets.

Is the almond content in this bar a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 16.5 % almonds and lists nuts as an allergen, so it is unsuitable for anyone with tree‑nut allergies, and traces of peanuts are also reported.

Misura • 4 x 30g

Barretta Semi E Mandorle

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barretta Semi e Mandorle is a seed and almond snack bar marketed as a high-protein, gluten-free energy bar for bodybuilding and active lifestyles. At 522 kcal per 100 g it delivers 19 g of protein but also 18 g of sugars, 6.3 g of saturated fat and a salt level of 0.07 g, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category and lacking a Nutri-Score. The bar contains allergens (nuts, soy, milk), two additives (E306 tocopherol and E322 lecithin), and while it provides a good fiber boost of 9.2 g, its overall nutritional profile is mixed, with high sugar and fat offsetting the protein benefit.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal522 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat6.3 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snack bars, this bar has far less sugar and salt but far more fat and calories, while offering markedly higher protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Semi 39,5% (girasole 21,5%, zucca 18%) - mandorle 16,5%-sciroppo di riso - cioccolato fondente 13% (zucchero, pasta di cacao, burro di cacao, grasso anidro del latte, emulsionante (lecitine (soia)), aroma naturale di vaniglia) - fiocchi di avena (senza glutine) proteina di pisello estrusa (proteina isolata di pisello, proteina di pisello concentrata, amido di tapioca) - olio di girasole - fibra di cicoria - emulsionante (lecitine) - antiossidante (estratto ricco in tocoferolo).

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