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

It is made from many refined ingredients and includes several food‑industry additives; the label lists E150a (caramel colour), E290 (carbon dioxide), E322 (soy lecithin), E330 (citric acid), E492 (sulfur dioxide) and the emulsifier monoglyceride identified as F471, all typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of Kafferep affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 34 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, and although its salt (0.56 g) is below the average for sweet snacks, it still adds to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Can people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease safely eat Kafferep?

No; the product contains wheat flour and is declared to have gluten, so it is not suitable for a gluten‑free or celiac diet.

Ikea • 240g

Kafferep

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Kafferep is a Swedish‑style oat‑based biscuit coated in cocoa, sold as a sweet snack and classified under the ‘Sugary snacks’ and ‘Biscuits and cakes’ groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting a high content of fat (32 g), saturated fat (18 g) and sugars (34 g) per 100 g, while its salt level is moderate at 0.56 g. Positive points include UTZ‑certified cocoa and sustainable‑farming labeling, but the product also contains several additives (E150a, E290, E322, E330, E492, emulsifier F471) and allergens such as gluten and egg, making it unsuitable for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal532 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Kafferep contains substantially more sugar (34 g vs 28.98 g), fat (32 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (18 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt content is lower than the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Biscuits à l'avoine enrobés de cacao roco, (6 pièces) et de Inc t/Àents,• Flocons d'avoine (26 0%), margarine (matières grasses végé - tales et huiles végétales [palme, karité, palmiste, colza], eau, sel, émulsifiant (F471], arôme naturel, acidifiant [E330]), looage à base de cacao (13 %) (sucre, matière grasse de palmiste, cacao maigre pœ ';re [2 %], émulsifiants [lécithines tournesol, E492]), noix de coco (5 %), sirop de sucre inverti, cacao maigre en noudre '1,6 %), arômes, farine de blé, co - orant (E150a), œuf en poudre, poudres à (E500, EGO), amidon de maïs. Peut contenir des traces de soja, de lait et d'amandes.

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