Why is Breakfast protein bar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined grains, honey, added sugars, prebiotic fibre and natural flavourings, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods; its label lists two additives: E414 (gum acacia) and E392 (rosemary extract) used in the natural flavour blend.

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

With 7.3 g of sugars and 0.31 g of salt per 45 g serving (about 16 g sugar and 0.68 g salt per 100 g), the bar can raise blood glucose levels and modestly increase sodium intake, so people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should consume it only occasionally and account for it within their total daily limits.

Is the sesame seed in this product a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, sesame seeds are included (approximately 4 % of the bar) and are identified as an allergen; anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid this product.

Yoga Bar • 45g

Breakfast protein bar

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Breakfast protein bar is a vegetarian, sweet snack that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups. It carries a non‑applicable Nutri‑Score because it is classified as a dietary supplement, and it is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation. The bar delivers 5.5 g protein and 4.4 g fiber per 45 g serving, yet it also contains 7.3 g of sugars, 0.31 g of salt and two food additives (E414 gum acacia and E392 rosemary extract), which temper its health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars39.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables14.7 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar (per 100 g), this breakfast protein bar contains roughly half the sugar (16 g vs 29 g) and fat (8 g vs 18 g), about one‑third the saturated fat and salt, while delivering more than double the protein (12 g vs 6 g) and nearly three‑times the fiber (10 g vs 3 g).

Ingredients

Whole Grains 20% (Rolled Oats 10%, Brown Rice, Foxtail millet 6%, Quinoa 4%), Seeds 17% (Sunflower, Sesame, Flax, Watermelon, Pumpkin, Chia), Honey, Prebiotic fibre (Fructo-oligosaccharide), Nuts (Almonds 7%, Peanuts), Rice crisps, Soy crisps, Dried Cranberry, Dried Blueberry 2%, Banana & Strawberry puree. Apple fibre, Gum Acacia, Himalayan pink salt. CONTAINS ADDED NATURAL FLAVOUR (Rosemary extract, Blueberry extract)

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