Why is Lebkuchen Allerlei chocolate & glazed classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies heavily on refined ingredients, added sugars, flavorings and several food‑industry additives. Its additive list includes acidity regulator E270 (lactic acid), emulsifier E322 (soy lecithin), gelatin E428 (derived from pork), stabiliser E450 (diphosphates), raising agents E500 (sodium carbonate) and E503 (ammonium carbonate).

How does the high sugar content in this gingerbread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 43.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. Although its salt is low (0.25 g), the overall carbohydrate load can still contribute to elevated blood pressure if consumed in excess, especially when combined with other high‑sugar foods.

Based on its ingredient list, is this gingerbread suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No, the product is not vegan because it contains pork gelatin (E428) and soy lecithin, which may be derived from animal sources. It is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour and wheat starch, and it is not dairy‑free because milk allergens are declared, likely from hidden dairy residues in the ingredients.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lebkuchen Allerlei chocolate & glazed is a sweet gingerbread snack that belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with a very high sugar level of 43.2 g per 100 g but relatively low fat (5.7 g), saturated fat (3.4 g), salt (0.25 g) and energy (378 kcal). The product contains allergens such as gluten, milk and soy, includes pork gelatin making it non‑vegan, and lists several additives (E270, E322, E428, E450, E500, E503).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal378 kcal

Fat5.7 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates74.8 g

Sugars43.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack averages, this gingerbread has markedly higher sugar (43.2 g vs 28.98 g) while offering lower fat, saturated fat, salt and energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Weizenmehl, Zucker, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Kakaomasse, Kakaobutter, 0,8% Nonpareille [Zucker, Weizenstärke, Glukosesirup, färbende Lebensmittel (Spinatpulver, Rote-Bete-Saftkonzentrat, Färberdistelextrakt)], Karamellzuckersirup, Gewürze, Zimt, Kartoffelstärke, Backtriebmittel: Kaliumcarbonate, Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate, Ammoniumcarbonate; Emulgator: Lecithine (Soja); Speisesalz, Speisegelatine (Schwein), färbendes Rote-Bete-Saftkonzentrat, Säuerungsmittel: Milchsäure. Kann Spuren von Schalenfrüchten, Erdnüssen, Ei, Milch, Lupinen und Sesam enthalten.

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