Why is Chocolate Filled Wafers classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm oil, milk powders and emulsifiers; the only listed additives are soy lecithin (E322) and its variant E322i, which are typical of industrial wafer production, placing it in NOVA 4.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in Chocolate Filled Wafers affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 50 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while the 10 g of saturated fat adds to cardiovascular risk; however, its low salt (0.25 g) does not exacerbate hypertension as much as salty snacks.

Is the soy lecithin in Chocolate Filled Wafers a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen; individuals with soy hypersensitivity should avoid this product despite its small proportion.

Biskwi • 230 g

Chocolate Filled Wafers

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate Filled Wafers are a sugary snack that falls under the "Sugary snacks" group of the PNNS classification. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high sugar (50 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (10 g per 100 g), while providing modest fiber (3.3 g per 100 g) and low salt (0.25 g per 100 g). The wafers contain gluten, milk and soy allergens and include additives such as soy lecithin (E322) and its variant, typical of processed wafer formulations.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates66.7 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this wafer has substantially more sugar (50 g vs 28.98 g), more total fat (20 g vs 17.65 g) and higher saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g) while its salt content is lower (0.25 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Cream (sugar, palm oil, cacao powder, skimmed milk powder, whey powder, corn starch, milk chocolate [sugar, cocoa powder, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, skimmed milk powder, soy lecithin, vanillin], Soy lecithin, ethyl vanillin), Wafer (wheat flour, sugars [sugar, glucose syrup], palm oil, skimmed milk powder, caramel, salt, soy lecithin)

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