Why is Granola Bar Vanilla & White Cream classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients with multiple industrial additives such as emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), thickener arabic gum (E414), sweetener sorbitol (E420), raising agent sodium carbonate (E500), sugar substitute isomalt (E953) and stevia glycosides (E960a), as well as flavorings and aroma compounds, all typical of a NOVA 4 product.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The bar’s very low sugar (0.9 g per 100 g) is beneficial for blood‑glucose control, and its salt (0.4 g per 100 g) is well below the average for sugary snacks, which helps limit sodium intake; however, its saturated fat (8 g) is high and can raise cholesterol, so diabetics or hypertensive individuals should still limit consumption.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

No; the bar contains dairy milk powder and soy lecithin, making it unsuitable for vegans, it includes wheat flour and oats so it is not gluten‑free, its carbohydrate level is too high for a strict keto diet, and halal certification is not indicated, so its suitability for halal diets cannot be confirmed.

VITALIA • 3 x 23 g

Granola Bar Vanilla & White Cream

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Granola Bar Vanilla & White Cream is a ready-to-eat snack classified in the PNNS categories 'Sugary snacks' and 'Biscuits and cakes'. It offers low sugar (0.9 g per 100 g) and a good fiber content (3.6 g) from oats, quinoa and chia seeds, but it is high in saturated fat (8 g) and contains several additives (E322, E414, E420, E500, E953, E960a) and allergens (gluten, milk, soy), earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. Overall, while it provides some whole‑grain and seed nutrients, its high fat, saturated fat and additive load make it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal476 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat8 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to typical sugary snacks, this granola bar delivers only 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g (far below the average 28.98 g), but its saturated fat (8 g) slightly exceeds the category average of 7.8 g, while its salt (0.4 g) is well under the 1.98 g norm, and its energy (~495 kcal) is a bit higher than the average 418 kcal.

Ingredients

Flocons d’avoine 26%, crème blanche avec glycosides de stéviol 20% (lait écrémé en poudre, huile de colza, édulcorants: isomalt, glycosides de stéviol issus de Stevia; arôme, émulsifiant: lécithines (soja), farine complète de blé, huile de colza, édulcorant: sorbitols; riz extrude, protéine de pois 3%, farine de maïs, épaississant: gomme arabique; flocons de quinoa, graines de chia (Salvia hispanica) 0,5%, poudre à lever :carbonates de sodium; émulsifiant: lécithines (soja); arôme, sel.

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