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

It is made from refined wheat flour, palm fat, added sugars, milk chocolate and an emulsifier (lecithin, E322); such refined ingredients, added flavors and emulsifiers place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 28.3 g of sugar and 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, while the modest 0.43 g of salt is below typical snack levels but the overall high energy (544 kcal) makes regular consumption unsuitable for diabetes or hypertension management.

Is Mandel Spritzgebäck suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or nut‑free diets?

No; the product contains milk chocolate (milk powder), egg, wheat flour and chopped almonds, so it is neither vegan, gluten‑free nor safe for nut‑allergic consumers, although it is labeled with a trace‑nut warning.

Sondey,Lidl,Borggreve • 300g

Mandel Spritzgebäck

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mandel Spritzgebäck is a 300 g pack of almond‑flavored spritz biscuits sold by Lidl under the Sondey and Borggreve brands, featuring wheat flour, palm fat, milk chocolate, chopped almonds and a small amount of egg. It belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes families, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its high fat (34.1 g), saturated fat (16 g) and added‑sugar (28.3 g) content despite a modest salt level (0.43 g) and a small fiber contribution (3.1 g). Positive aspects include a notable amount of almonds, certified sustainable palm oil and UTZ‑certified cocoa, but the product’s ultra‑processed nature, high saturated fat and low nutritional score limit its health appeal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal544 kcal

Fat34.1 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates50.6 g

Sugars28.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this almond spritz biscuit contains about the same amount of sugar (28.3 g vs 28.98 g), but its fat (34.1 g) and saturated fat (16 g) are roughly double the typical levels, while its salt (0.43 g) is well below the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Weizenmehl, Palmfett, 19% Milchschokolade (Zucker, Kakaobutter*, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaomasse*, Emulgator: Lecithine), Zucker, 11% gehackte Mandeln, 4% Mandelkrokant (Zucker, Mandeln blanchiert), Weizenstärke, Hühnervollei**, Karamellzuckersirup, Speisesalz, Aroma. Kann Spuren von anderen Schalenfrüchten enthalten.

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