Why is Barritas de almendra chocolate con leche classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients such as added sugars, milk powder, cocoa butter, and emulsifiers, and it contains the additive E322 (soy and sunflower lecithin) which is listed as an emulsifier on the label.

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

With 28.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 8.8 g of saturated fat may increase LDL cholesterol; however, its very low salt (0.04 g) does not add to hypertension risk.

Is the almond ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies, and are there other allergens present?

Yes, the bar contains 30 % almonds, a major nut allergen, and it also includes milk, soy lecithin and honey, so individuals allergic to tree nuts, dairy, soy or honey should avoid it.

el Almendro • 100 g

Barritas de almendra chocolate con leche

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This product is a sugary snack bar that belongs to the Sugary snacks group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), containing 590 kcal, 43.5 g of fat (8.8 g saturated), 28.9 g of sugars and 8.8 g of fiber per 100 g. While it delivers a high amount of protein (16.2 g) and fiber, it is also high in added sugars and saturated fat and includes common allergens such as milk, almonds and soy, making it unsuitable for low‑sugar or low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal590 kcal

Fat43.5 g

Saturated Fat8.8 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars28.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bar averages, this bar has similar sugar levels, but markedly higher fat, saturated fat and calories, while offering twice the fiber and far less salt.

Ingredients

_Almendra_ 30%, chocolate con _leche_ 28% (azúcar, manteca de cacao, _leche_ entera en polvo, pasta de cacao, emulgente (lecitina de _soja_, lecitina de girasol), aroma natural de vainilla), _avellana_ 14%, pipas de calabaza 11%, miel 11%, pasta de manzana 3% (concentrado de zumo de manzana, concentrado de puré de manzana).

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