Why is Edel‑Marzipan Zartbitter classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The confection combines refined sugar, ground almonds, cocoa paste, cocoa butter, water and several processed ingredients such as the emulsifier lecithin (E322) and the humectant invertase (E1103), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in Edel‑Marzipan Zartbitter affect a diabetic or cardiovascular diet?

With 44.6 g of sugar and 6.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, so it should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes or heart‑related conditions.

Is the almond content in Edel‑Marzipan Zartbitter a concern for nut‑allergic consumers?

Yes; the marzipan contains 36 % ground almonds and may also contain traces of other nuts such as hazelnuts, walnuts and pistachios, making it unsafe for anyone with a tree‑nut allergy.

Carstens, Favorina, Lidl • 125g

Edel-Marzipan Zartbitter

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Edel-Marzipan Zartbitter is a 125 g organic, Fair‑trade certified dark marzipan confection made in Germany and sold at Lidl. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, with a nutritional profile that is high in fat (28.5 g) and saturated fat (6.7 g), high in sugars (44.6 g), moderate in protein (9.5 g), high in fiber (7.1 g), and very low in salt (0.01 g). The product contains almonds, soy lecithin, and may have traces of hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, wheat, barley, milk and egg, and includes the additives E322 (lecithin) and E1103 (invertase), making it unsuitable for those with related allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal487 kcal

Fat28.5 g

Saturated Fat6.7 g

Carbohydrates44.6 g

Sugars43.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, Edel‑Marzipan Zartbitter has far more fat (28.5 g vs 10.5 g), slightly less sugar (44.6 g vs 53.4 g) and markedly lower salt (0.01 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Zucker, 36% Mandeln gemahlen, Kakaomasse, Wasser, Kakaobutter, Emulgator: Lecithine (Soja); Feuchthaltemittel: Invertase. Kann Spuren von Haselnüssen, Walnüssen, Pistazien, Weizen, Gerste, Milch und Ei enthalten.

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Edel-Marzipan Zartbitter

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal487 kcal

Fat28.5 g

Saturated Fat6.7 g

Carbohydrates44.6 g

Sugars43.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, Edel‑Marzipan Zartbitter has far more fat (28.5 g vs 10.5 g), slightly less sugar (44.6 g vs 53.4 g) and markedly lower salt (0.01 g vs 0.36 g).

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