Why is Sweet & Salty Nut - Dark Chocolate and Nut Mix classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 classification because the formulation relies heavily on refined ingredients such as added sugars, glucose syrup, maltodextrin, palm oil, and multiple emulsifiers, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods; the listed additives are glycerol (E422), soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin, natural flavors and a tocopherol-rich antioxidant.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or cardiovascular disease diet?

The 23.3 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making the bar unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while the 8.8 g of saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk; therefore it should be consumed only occasionally and in very small portions by people with these conditions.

Is the presence of peanuts in this product a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the bar contains 17% roasted peanuts and also almond pieces, and it carries a warning that other nuts may be present, so anyone with peanut or tree nut allergy should avoid it.

Nature Valley • 30g

Sweet & Salty Nut - Chocolat noir et mélange de noix

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Sweet & Salty Nut - Dark Chocolate and Nut Mix is a ready-to-eat snack bar that falls under the PNNS groups Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes. Per 100 g it delivers 23.3 g of sugars, 8.8 g of saturated fat and 0.93 g of salt, giving it a Nutri-Score of D and placing it in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed), while also providing 10.1 g of dietary fiber. The bar contains roasted peanuts (17%), almonds, whole-grain oats and cocoa, but also includes palm oil, glycerol (E422), soy lecithin, sunflower lecithin, natural flavors and several allergens (peanuts, almonds, wheat, soy, milk), and its packaging is a non-recyclable plastic film.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal405 kcal

Fat22.9 g

Saturated Fat8.8 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars23.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar level of 23.3 g per 100 g is lower than the category average of 28.98 g, its saturated fat of 8.8 g is slightly above the average 7.8 g, and its salt content of 0.93 g is well below the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Cacahuètes grillées (17%), avoine complète (12%), sucre, extrait de racine de chicorée, sirop de glucose, farine de blé, matière grasse végétale : palme, karité; maltodextrine, pâte de cacao, morceaux d'amandes (4%), fructose, caco maigre en poudre, farine de riz, huile de tournesol, lactose (lait), beurre de cacahuète, humectant: glycérol; sel de cuisine, émulsifiants: lécihine de tournesol et de soja; dextrose, arômes naturels, germe de blé, beurre de cacao, antioxydant extrait riche de tocophérol; miel. Peut contenir d'autres fruits à coque.

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