Why is Protein Crunchy Caramel Bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is labeled NOVA 4 because it contains multiple industrial ingredients such as maltitol (E965), sorbitol (E420), soy lecithin, cocoa butter, sugar alcohols, flavorings, stabilizers and emulsifiers that are not found in minimally processed foods.

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

The bar’s low added sugar (0 g) and modest total sugars (3.7 g) make it less likely to cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, but the 0.47 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is Protein Crunchy Caramel Bar suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains whey protein concentrate and milk chocolate, so it is not vegan. Its carbohydrate content of 41 g per 100 g is too high for a keto regimen, and while gluten is not listed, the presence of soy and wheat‑derived additives means gluten‑free status cannot be guaranteed without verification.

Accelerate • 65 gram

Protein Crunchy Caramel Bar

Dietary Supplements

Product Insights

Protein Crunchy Caramel Bar is a high‑protein snack bar aimed at athletes and bodybuilders. It provides 28 g of protein, 16 g of fat (including 12 g of saturated fat), 3.7 g of sugars and 0.47 g of salt per 100 g, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category with a high saturated‑fat load but low added sugars. Classified in the Protein foods group, the bar carries a Fairtrade label, but it lacks a Nutri‑Score because it is considered a dietary supplement, and consumers should weigh its strong protein content against its high saturated fat and salt levels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal372 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates41 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

With 28 g of protein and only 3.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the bar delivers a high protein punch while keeping sugar low, but its 12 g of saturated fat and 0.47 g of salt put it at the higher end of fat and sodium for typical snack bars.

Ingredients

PL 070204112 ACCELERATE The Netherlands, www.liratralip.com PROTEIN CRUNCHY CARAMEL BAR COCOA 18g LOW SUGAR COOKIE FLAVOUR PER BAR HIGH PROTEIN PROTEIN FAIRTRADE melowym o smaku ciasteczkowym, z cukrami i substancjami słodzącymi. Składniki: mieszanka białkowa 25% (białko substancja słodzą ca: maltitol, czekolada mleczna z substancją słodząca 19.3% (substancja słodzą ca; maltitol, mleko w ow emulgator: cytyna sojowa; naturalny aromat waniliowy nadzienie karmelowe 10.5% (substancja słodzą ca: maltitole, wago, rodinny z kokosa w proszku, tłuszcz roślinny (kokosowy), stabilizator, glicerol, blako grochu, sál, emulgator: lecytyna ja utraying ca wilg gliceryn prorat, sal cowym, regulator kwasowa wodorotlopok nodul odo kokosowy, substancja słodza ca: sorbitole: chrupki sojown% ry shruba z mar nu, emua lecytyna sojowa), nibsy 65ge PT | Barra de proteínas com recheio de caramelo e sabor a bolacha, contém açúcar e edulcorantes, Ingredientes mistura de concentrado de proteína de soro (leite)), edulcorante: maltitóis; chocolate de leite com edulcorante 19.3% (edulcorante, matites leite do my godio) óleo de coco, edulcorante: sorbitols: crocantes de soja 4% (proteina de soja, amido de mandioca comestível emulgurantz ymişlil cante: olcorol; groma gal. Pode conter vestigios de cereals que contém gan amendoins e frutos de casca nja b massa de cacau, emulsionante: lecitina de soja, aroma natural de baunilha) recheio de caramelo 10,5% (edulcorante, malabis, fibra de milho, ak leite de coco em pó, gordura vegetal (coco) estabilizador: glicerol; proteína de ervilha, sal, emulsionante, lecitina de girassat aroma natural com catatan do acidez: hidróxido Humidade relative max 65% Avine O

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