Why is Barrette Proteiche al Caramello Salato classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is marked as NOVA 4 because its ingredients list includes processed components such as glucose syrup, maltodextrin, caramel powder, and several food additives, namely glycerol (E422) as a humectant, lecithins (E322) as an emulsifier and tocopherol‑rich extract (E306) as an antioxidant.

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

With 15.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar provides a moderate amount of quick‑release carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit portion size; the low salt (0.92 g) is below average for snacks, making it less of a concern for hypertension but overall high fat and calorie density still require careful inclusion in a balanced diet.

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

Yes, roasted peanuts constitute the largest ingredient at about 38 % of the formulation, and the product is flagged for peanuts, tree nuts and soy, so anyone with a peanut or tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

Nature Valley • 40g

Barrette Proteiche al Caramello Salato

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barrette Proteiche al Caramello Salato is a protein‑rich snack bar classified under the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups. It delivers 26 g of protein per 100 g but also contains 29.5 g of fat, 15.8 g of sugar and 0.92 g of salt, is labeled gluten‑free, and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category with no applicable Nutri‑Score. The formulation includes milk, peanuts, soy and additives such as glycerol (E422), lecithins (E322) and tocopherol‑rich extract (E306), which makes it unsuitable for vegans and for people allergic to these ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal495 kcal

Fat29.5 g

Saturated Fat6.8 g

Carbohydrates26.1 g

Sugars15.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this bar supplies far less sugar and salt but considerably more fat and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Cacahuètes grillées (38%), oligofructose, protéine de soja, amandes grillées (8,5%), huiles et graisses végétales (palme, colza, tournesol en proportions variables), sirop de glucose, lactosérum (lait), fructose, sucre, maltodextrine, humectant (glycérol), amidon de tapioca, caramel en poudre (0,84%) (sucre, lait écrémé en poudre), émulsifiants (lécithines (contient du soja)), sel de cuisine, lait écrémé en poudre, arômes naturels (contient du lait), cacao maigre en poudre, antioxydant (extrait riche en tocopherols).

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