Why is Barres à l’avoine aux graines de courge au chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The bar includes several industrial ingredients such as maltitol (E965), soy lecithin (E322/E322i), rosemary extract (E392), sodium bicarbonate (E500/E500ii), ammonium bicarbonate (E503/E503ii) and additional emulsifiers, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this oat‑pumpkin‑seed chocolate bar affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 7.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar delivers a moderate amount of carbs that can raise blood glucose, so diabetic individuals should count it toward their daily carbohydrate allowance. The salt content is only 0.26 g per 100 g, far below the average for sweet snacks, making it relatively safe for those managing hypertension when eaten in moderation.

Can individuals with soy or gluten allergies safely consume this product?

No; the ingredient list contains wheat flour, wheat bran and added wheat gluten, which provide gluten, and the chocolate coating uses soy lecithin as an emulsifier. Both gluten and soy can trigger allergic reactions, so the bar is not suitable for people with these sensitivities.

Natwins • 50 g

Barres à l’avoine aux graines de courge au chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Barres à l’avoine aux graines de courge au chocolat are oat‑based cereal bars classified in the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" families. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, offering a high fiber content of 6.2 g per 100 g and no added sugars, but also contain 20.9 g of fat, 3.6 g of saturated fat and several allergens and additives. The product provides a modest amount of sugar (7.6 g) and low salt (0.26 g) while delivering a mix of wheat, oat, pumpkin seeds, chocolate and dairy‑derived whey, making it unsuitable for gluten‑ or soy‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal454 kcal

Fat20.9 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates61.3 g

Sugars7.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack bars, this oat‑pumpkin‑seed chocolate bar has far lower sugar (7.6 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.26 g vs 1.98 g) but higher fat (20.9 g vs 17.65 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé, édulcolorant : maltitol, huile de tournesol à haute teneur oléique (12%), flocons d’avoine (11%), raisins secs, flocons de seigle, son de blé, graines de courges (5%), chocolat (4%)(édulcolorant : maltitol, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja, cacao dégraissé en poudre et arome naturel), poudre de lactosérum, œufs frais, inuline de chicorée (Cichorium intybus), émulsifiant: lécithine, gluten de blé, agents de levage: bicarbonate d’ammonium et bicarbonate de sodium, sel, antioxydant: extrait de romarin et arômes. Peut contenir des traces de fruits secs à coques et de sésame.

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