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

The bar falls into NOVA group 4 because it is made from multiple refined ingredients and includes several industrial additives: maltitol (E965) as a low‑calorie sweetener, soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, carbonates of sodium (E500) and ammonium (E503) as leavening agents, sorbitol (E420) and glycerin (E422) as humectants, and other minor flavorings and stabilizers.

How does the low sugar and salt content of this bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1 g of sugar and 0.06 g of salt per 100 g, the bar is favorable for blood‑glucose and blood‑pressure management compared to typical sweet snacks, but it still provides 67 g of total carbohydrates, so portion control is important for diabetics, and the overall low sodium makes it suitable for hypertensive individuals.

Is the wheat gluten in this bar a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the ingredient list includes wheat flour and wheat bran, which contain gluten; therefore the product is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

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Barritas Muesli con chocolate Negro

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barritas Muesli con chocolate Negro is an organic, high-fiber chocolate-coated cereal bar classified in the Sugary snacks group, bearing a Nutri-Score of A and placed in NOVA group 4. Per 100 g it delivers 353 kcal, 8.6 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 0.06 g salt, only 1 g sugars and a strong 10 g of dietary fiber, which is well below the average sugar (28.98 g) and fat (17.65 g) levels of typical sweet snacks while providing comparable protein (6.1 g). The formulation includes several food additives such as maltitol (E965), soy lecithin (E322), carbonates (E500, E503), sorbitol (E420) and glycerin (E422), and contains gluten, soy and wheat allergens, as well as palm oil which raises environmental sustainability concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal353 kcal

Fat8.6 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this bar contains about 28 g less sugar, 9 g less fat, and 1.9 g less salt per 100 g, while providing 10 g of fiber versus the typical 3 g.

Ingredients

Mix de cereales (44%) (copos de avena, harina de arroz, salvado de trigo, harina de maíz, salvado de avena, harina de trigo), edulcorante (maltitoles), chocolate con edulcorante (8%) (pasta de cacao, edulcorante (maltitoles), cacao desgrasado en polvo, aroma, emulgente (lecitina de soja)), grasas, aceites vegetales (cacao, girasol, palma), humectantes (sorbitoles, glicerina), cacao desgrasado en polvo, gasificantes (carbonatos de amonio, carbonatos de sodio), aromas, emulgente (lecitina de soja), sal

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