Why is Barrette Cioccolato al latte classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It contains several industrial ingredients such as palm fat, emulsifiers E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E500ii (sodium bicarbonate), as well as additives like sorbitol (E420) and vanillin, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and lead to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar and salt content of this chocolate cereal bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 27.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; its 0.63 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake, which may aggravate hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is Barrette Cioccolato al latte suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; it contains milk powder, soy lecithin, and wheat‑based ingredients (including gluten), so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and does not meet keto or halal criteria due to dairy and possible non‑halal emulsifiers.

Selex • 126 g

Barrette Cioccolato al latte

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Barrette Cioccolato al latte is a chocolate‑coated cereal bar classified as a sugary snack and falls within the "Biscuits and cakes" PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, palm fat, and several emulsifiers, while providing 4.6 g of fiber and 7.3 g of protein per 100 g. However, it is high in sugars (27.5 g) and salt (0.63 g) and contains allergens such as gluten, milk and soy, which may be concerns for certain consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal396 kcal

Fat8.6 g

Saturated Fat4.7 g

Carbohydrates69.7 g

Sugars27.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack bars, this bar contains slightly less sugar and far less fat, saturated fat and salt, while offering more fiber, protein and carbohydrates per 100 g.

Ingredients

Fiocchi di riso e frumento integrale 44% [riso (50,5% dei fiocchi), frumento integrale (23% dei fiocchi), Zucchero, farina di riso, glutine di frumento, germe di frumento, latte scremato in polvere, amido di frumento, estratto di malto d'orzo, sale, agente lievitante: carbonato acido di sodio; emulsionanti: mono e digliceridi degli acidi grassi], sciroppo di glucosio, cioccolato al latte 11,5% (zucchero, burro di cacao, latte intero in polvere, pasta di cacao, emulsionante: lecitina di soia; vanillina), zucchero, sciroppo di zucchero parzialmente invertito, malto di orzo e mais, umidificante: sorbitolo; grasso di palma, sale, emulsionante: lecitina di soia; vitamine [tiamina (B1), riboflavina (B2), niacina (PP), vitamina B6, acido folico (B9), vitamina B12, acido pantotenico (B5)], ferro, aromi. Può contenere tracce di frutta a guscio.

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