Why is Green Apple classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The candy is made from refined glucose syrup, sugar, hydrogenated palm oil, pork gelatin, flavorings, acids and several industrial emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. Its label lists the additives E296 (malic acid), E322/E322i (lecithins), E330 (citric acid), E428 (sucroesters), E473 (sucroesters of fatty acids) and E491 (sorbitan monostearate).

How does the high sugar content affect a diabetic or blood‑sugar management plan?

With 55 g of sugars per 100 g, the candy delivers a rapid glucose surge that can significantly raise blood‑sugar levels, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or following low‑sugar diets.

Is the pork gelatin in this candy a concern for vegans or consumers avoiding pork?

Yes, the ingredient list includes pork gelatin, which is derived from animal skin and bone, so the product is not vegan, not suitable for those following halal or kosher diets, and should be avoided by anyone avoiding pork.

Hi chew, Morinaga • 50g

Green Apple

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Green Apple is a green‑apple flavored gummy candy from Morinaga’s Hi Chew range, sold as a 50 g sweet snack. It belongs to the "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets" PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting high added sugars (55 g per 100 g), moderate fat (8.6 g) with saturated fat near 7.8 g, and virtually no salt. While it provides quick energy and a pleasant fruit flavor, the product contains several additives (E296, E322, E322i, E330, E428, E473, E491), hydrogenated palm oil and pork gelatin, making it unsuitable for vegans, those avoiding pork, or people seeking low‑sugar options.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars70.2 g

Fruits & Vegetables1.2 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical gummi‑candy averages, Green Apple contains more sugar (55 g vs 53 g) and saturated fat (7.8 g vs 7 g), less total fat (8.6 g vs 10.5 g), virtually no salt and a slightly lower energy value (362 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose, sucre, huile de palmiste totalement hydrogénée, gélatine de porc, arômes, acidifiants (acide malique, acide citrique), concentré de jus de pomme, émulsifiants (sucroesters d'acides gras, monostearate de sorbitane), extrait-couleur de spiruline, concentré-cou - leur de jus de fruit, lecithines de soja. Peut contenir des traces de lait.

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