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

The mix combines several industrially processed ingredients such as sweetened banana chips, coated nuts, and dried fruit that have been treated with oil, sugar and flavourings. It also includes three food‑grade additives: sulphur dioxide (E220) as a preservative, citric acid (E330) to balance acidity, and calcium chloride (E509) as a firming agent, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 44.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally not recommended for people managing diabetes. The salt level is low at 0.09 g, so it does not add significant sodium for those with hypertension, but the high fat and calorie density remain a concern for overall heart‑healthy eating.

Is the honey in this mix a concern for vegans or people with honey allergies?

Yes, honey is an animal‑derived sweetener, so the product is not suitable for strict vegans. It also appears in the ingredient list at roughly 2‑3 % of the mix, which can trigger reactions in individuals allergic to honey, and it is therefore listed among the potential allergens.

Alesto • 200g

Studentenfutter Exotic

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Studentenfutter Exotic is a trail‑mix style snack composed of dried fruits, nuts, banana chips, coconut chips and a small amount of honey, placing it in the fruits and vegetables / dried fruits dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting its high total fat (22.9 g), saturated fat (13.1 g) and added sugars (44.4 g) per 100 g, while still providing 5.5 g of protein and 5.4 g of fiber. The product also contains additives such as sulphur dioxide (E220), citric acid (E330) and calcium chloride (E509), and allergens like nuts and sulphites, and includes honey, making it unsuitable for strict vegans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars9.4 g

Fruits & Vegetables90.5 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dried‑fruit snack, this product contains far more total and saturated fat (22.9 g and 13.1 g vs. 7.71 g and 4.42 g) while its sugar (44.4 g) and salt (0.09 g) are below the category averages of 48.5 g and 1.12 g.

Ingredients

31% Sultaninen (Sultaninen, pflanzliches Öl), 19% Banenchips (Bananen, pflanzliches Öl, Zucker, Honig), 16% Papayawürfel geschwefelt (Papaya, Zucker, Festigungsmittel: Calciumchlorid, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure, Antioxidationsmittel: Schwefeldioxid), 11% Kokoschips, 7% Mandeln blanchiert, 6% Haselnusskerne, 5% Cashewkerne, 5% Cranberries (getrocknet, gesüßt [Cranberries, Zucker, pflanzliches Öl]),

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