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

The product is made from refined glucose syrup, added sugar, gelatin and several food‑grade acids, humectants and flavorings, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods. The six additives listed on the label are gelatin (E428), citric acid (E330), lactic acid (E270), sorbitol (E420), carnauba wax (E903) and beeswax (E901).

How does the sugar and salt content of Crocos affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving provides 45.6 g of sugar, a level that can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and should be limited for people with diabetes. The salt amount is low at 0.05 g, so it does not pose a major concern for hypertension, but the high sugar load outweighs the benefit of low salt.

Is Crocos suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

Crocos contain gelatin, an animal‑derived protein, so they are not vegan and are generally not considered halal. The product is high in carbohydrates (75 g per 100 g) and therefore unsuitable for a keto diet. No wheat, barley or rye ingredients are listed, making it gluten‑free.

Lidl • 300 grs

Crocos

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crocos are frozen gummy candies sold by Lidl, classified in the sugary‑snacks and sweets groups. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with six listed additives such as gelatin (E428), citric acid (E330) and sorbitol (E420). Nutritionally they are low in fat, saturated fat and salt, but contain 45.6 g of sugars per 100 g and 5 g of protein, giving a high energy density (326 kcal/100 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal326 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars45.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack profile, Crocos contain significantly less fat (0.1 g vs 10.5 g) and salt (0.05 g vs 0.36 g), slightly lower sugars (45.6 g vs 53.4 g) but higher carbohydrates and protein, resulting in a lower overall energy content than typical sweet snacks.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose, sucre, gélatine, acidifiants: acide citrique, acide lactique, humectant : sorbitols, arômes naturels, concentrés de fruits et plantes à propriété colorante : carotte, cassis, spiruline, carthame des teinturiers, pomme, radis), huile de coco, agents d'enrobage: cire de carnauba, cire d'abeille blanche et jaune

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