Why is LION Brownie classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

Because it is made from many refined ingredients, added sugars, emulsifiers and palm oil, it falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; the label lists the additives E322 (lecithins) and E500i (sodium carbonate) used as emulsifier and raising agent.

How does the high sugar content of this bar impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 50.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, and although its salt (0.6 g) is below average, the overall high calorie and sugar load can contribute to weight gain and increased cardiovascular risk.

Is the presence of palm oil in LION Brownie a concern for sustainability and allergy sufferers?

Palm oil is not a common allergen, but its use raises environmental concerns due to deforestation and habitat loss; consumers seeking sustainable or fully plant‑based products may avoid it, and it does not affect the listed allergen warnings.

Nestlé, Lion • 150 g

LION Brownie (5x30g)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a 150 g pack of Lion Brownie chocolate bars, a sweet snack belonging to the sugary snacks family, featuring a cocoa‑flavored wafer filled with brownie‑taste creme and crunchy cereal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with very high levels of sugars (50.1 g/100 g), fat (22 g) and saturated fat (12.2 g), plus moderate salt (0.6 g), making it energy‑dense at 486 kcal per 100 g. The bar contains multiple allergens (gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts, soy), uses palm oil (environmental concern), and offers limited nutritional benefits such as 5.3 g protein and 1.9 g fiber per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal486 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat12.2 g

Carbohydrates65.9 g

Sugars50.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate snack, this bar contains markedly more sugar, fat and saturated fat, higher energy, but less fiber and protein, while its salt level is below the category average.

Ingredients

Chocolat au LAIT [sucre, beurre de cacao*, pâte de cacao*, LAIT écrémé en poudre, PETIT-LAIT filtré en poudre, matière grasse de LAIT anhydre, matières grasses végétales (palme, karité), émulsifiant (lécithines)], sirop de glucose-fructose, farine de BLE, LAIT concentré sucré (LAIT,sucre), huile de palme, sucre, amidon de maïs, PETIT-LAIT filtré en poudre, cacao maigre* (1,7%), maltodextrine, sel, amidon de BLE, émulsifiant (lécithines), poudre à lever (carbonate de sodium), sucre caramélisé, arôme naturel. Peur contenir : ARACHIDES, FRUITS A COQUE, SOJA. *Bilan massique certifié Rainforest Alliance www.ra.org/fr.

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