Why is this protein bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from industrial ingredients such as high‑fructose syrup, isolated soy and milk proteins, fortified vitamins, minerals and flavorings, which are combined with emulsifiers and sweeteners in a manufacturing plant; this degree of formulation and the presence of added sugars, flavorings and multiple food‑grade chemicals give it the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed status. The listed additives are E1200 (polydextrose), E322 (lecithins), E330 (citric acid) and E331 (sodium citrates).

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

With 34 g of sugar per 100 g (about 13 g in a single 40 g bar) the product can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control unless consumed in very small amounts. The 1.2 g of salt per 100 g (≈0.5 g per bar) contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate high‑blood‑pressure conditions, so people with hypertension should limit or avoid it.

Is this bar suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or keto diets?

No. It contains milk, whey and soy proteins, so it is not vegan; gluten‑related ingredients (corn flakes and allergen tagging) mean it is not fully gluten‑free; and with 45 g of carbohydrates and 34 g of sugars per 100 g it far exceeds the low‑carb limits of a keto diet, making it unsuitable for those regimes.

Enervit • 40 g

barretta proteica con vitamina e minerali

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This 40 g protein bar, enriched with vitamins and minerals, is classified in the French PNNS system as a sugary snack and a biscuit‑and‑cake type product. It supplies 26 g of protein, 13 g of fat (including 6.4 g saturated fat), 34 g of sugars, 1.2 g of salt and a full suite of micronutrients, but its high sugar and saturated‑fat levels place it in the high‑sugar, high‑saturated‑fat category and it carries the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 label. The formulation also contains common allergens such as milk, soy and gluten and includes four additives (E1200, E322, E330, E331), while a Nutri‑Score is not assigned because the product is marketed as a dietary supplement.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal402 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat6.4 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average cereal‑type snack bars, this bar provides dramatically more protein (26 g vs 6.3 g) and lower fat, saturated fat and salt, but its sugar content (34 g) exceeds the typical 29 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Fructose-glucose syrup - Isolated SOY proteins (24,3%) - MILK chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, MILK powder, cocoa paste, whey powder (from MILK), emulsifier: lecithins (from SOY), vanilla extract) (23%) - Minerals (maltodextrin, calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid, magnesium carbonate, sodium phosphate, ferric pyrophosphate, zinc gluconate, manganese gluconate, cupric gluconate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite) - Extruded corn flakes (corn, sugar, salt) - OAT flakes (gluten-free) - Isolated MILK proteins (2,4%) - Cocoa butter - Sunflower oil - Bulking agent: polydextrose - Natural flavourings - Vitamins (L-ascorbic acid, retinyl acetate, D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, nicotinamide, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium D-pantothenate, cholecalciferol, riboflavin, thiamin hydrochloride, vitamin B12 (maltodextrin, acidity regulator: sodium citrates, acid: citric acid, cyanocobalamin), calcium-L-methylfolate, D-biotin) - Emulsifier: lecithins.

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