Why is the Choco Classic Bar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies heavily on refined ingredients such as brown rice syrup, hydrogenated vegetable oil, whey protein concentrate and multiple isolated additives; the listed additives are soy lecithin (E322), citric acid (E330), guar gum (E412) and glycerine (E422), plus emulsifiers and flavorings that are typical of ultra-processed products.

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

With 15.8 g of sugar and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, the bar can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose and contributes about 14% of the WHO daily salt limit, so people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should consume it only in moderation and account for it within their total daily intake.

Is the soy in this bar a concern for people with soy allergy or for sustainability?

The bar contains soy nuggets, soy protein isolate and soy lecithin, all of which are recognized soy allergens, so anyone allergic to soy should avoid it; regarding sustainability, the soy is not labeled as organic or certified sustainable, and the product may also contain palm-derived hydrogenated oil, which raises additional environmental concerns.

Max Protein • 50 g

Choco Classic Bar

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Choco Classic Bar is a chocolate flavored protein snack marketed as a high protein sweet bar. The bar falls in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a NOVA 4 classification for ultra-processed foods, and does not receive a Nutri-Score because it is considered a dietary supplement; per 100 g it provides 20 g protein and 8 g fiber, but also 15.8 g sugars, 5.8 g saturated fat and 0.7 g salt, showing a mixed nutritional profile. It contains common allergens such as milk, soy and tree nuts and includes additives like soy lecithin (E322), citric acid (E330), guar gum (E412) and glycerine (E422), which some consumers may wish to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal412 kcal

Fat15.8 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates53.6 g

Sugars15.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack bars, this bar has lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt while delivering markedly higher protein and fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Protein Blend (29%) (Soy Nuggets, Whey Protein Concentrate, Soy Concentrate), Brown Rice Syrup (Liquid Glucose), Milk Compound (19%) (Sugar, Edible Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), Milk Solids, Cocoa Solids, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Flavours), Dietary Fiber (9%) (Fructooligosaccharide, Chicory Root Fiber), Edible Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), Almonds (5.5%), Whole Grain Rolled Oats (4.5%), Raisins (4%), Cashew Nut (3%), Humectant (Glycerine), Dextrose Monohydrate, Flaxseeds, Tribasic Calcium Phosphate, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Binding Agent (Guar Gum), Salt and Citric Acid, Antioxidants (Vitamin C), Added Vitamins and Minerals

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