Why is the Peanut & caramel milk chocolate bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines many industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, maltodextrin, soy isolate, and whey protein concentrate, which places it in NOVA group 4. It also includes additives like E322 (soy lecithin), E422 (glycerol as a humectant), E965 (maltitol as a sweetener) and various flavorings and emulsifiers that are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets that require low‑sugar foods. Its salt level (0.83 g) is lower than the average snack bar but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so it should be consumed in moderation by those managing hypertension.

Is the presence of peanuts and milk in this bar a concern for people with common food allergies?

Yes. The product contains 24 % peanuts and 23 % milk‑based chocolate, both of which are major allergens, and it also includes soy-derived lecithin. Individuals allergic to peanuts, cow's milk, or soy should avoid this bar.

LIFESTYLE • 2 X 50 g

Barre cacahuètes & caramel chocolat au lait

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Peanut & caramel milk chocolate bar is a sugary snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E, falls into NOVA group 4, and is high in fat (24 g), saturated fat (7.3 g), sugars (24 g) and moderate in salt (0.83 g) per 100 g, reflecting a heavily processed profile. On the positive side it provides a high protein content (20 g) and includes peanuts, though it also contains milk, soy and several additives that may be problematic for certain consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal465 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this product contains less sugar (24 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.83 g vs 1.98 g) but markedly more fat (24 g vs 17.65 g), higher energy (465 kcal vs 418 kcal), and far more protein (20 g vs 6.33 g).

Ingredients

Cacahuètes 24%, chocolat au lait 23% (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait en poudre, pâte de cacao, matière grasse laitière anhydre, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja) ; arôme naturel de vanille), sirop de glucose, édulcorant : maltitols, isolat de soja, humectant : glycérol ; maltodextrine, huile de tournesol, amidon de tapioca, concentré de protéines de lactosérum (lait), caramel 2%, sucre de canne, sel, arôme, vitamine C, niacine, vitamine E, acide pantothénique, vitamine B6, thiamine, vitamine B12, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja).

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