Why is Pfeffernüsse schokoliert & glasiert classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cookies are made with refined wheat flour, glucose-fructose syrup, multiple raising agents and emulsifiers, which are typical of industrial food processing; the label lists additives E270 (lactic acid), E322 (lecithin), E428 (gelatin), E450 (diphosphate), E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate), placing the product in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or blood-sugar-controlled diet?

With 39.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should limit portion size or avoid them altogether to stay within recommended daily sugar limits.

Is this product suitable for gluten-free or vegan diets?

No; the formulation contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, and pork-derived gelatin, making it unsuitable for both gluten-free and vegan consumers.

Aachener Zucker und Backwaren Paul Schaeffer, Favorina, Lidl • 600 g

Pfeffernüsse schokoliert & glasiert

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pfeffernüsse schokoliert & glasiert are chocolate-coated ginger-spice cookies sold by Lidl, belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed formulation that includes several additives such as E270, E322, E428, E450, E500 and E503. Nutritionally it provides 362 kcal per 100 g with 3.9 g of fat, 2.3 g of saturated fat and 0.4 g of salt, but its sugar level is high at 39.1 g, which outweighs the relatively low fat and salt content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal362 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates74.1 g

Sugars39.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this product contains considerably more sugar (39.1 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) while delivering less fat (3.9 g vs 17.65 g), less saturated fat (2.3 g vs 7.8 g) and lower salt (0.4 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Weizenmehl, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Zucker, Kakaomasse, Gewürze, Zimt, Kakaobutter, Kartoffelstärke, Backtriebmittel: Kaliumcarbonate, Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate, Ammoniumcarbonate; Karamellzuckersirup, Speisegelatine (Schwein), Emulgator: Lecithine (Soja); Säuerungsmittel: Milchsäure. Kann Spuren von Schalenfrüchten, Erdnüssen, Ei, Milch, Lupinen und Sesam enthalten.

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