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

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the ingredients are highly refined powders, vegetable oils, and several added substances; the label lists lactic acid (E270), citric acid (E330), a flavoring compound, paprika extract used as a colour (E160c), and a blend of spices, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed snack foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Feuerdrachen affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product contains only 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is relatively low and unlikely to spike blood glucose dramatically, but it provides 3.2 g of salt per 100 g, a level that can contribute to high sodium intake and may be problematic for people managing hypertension.

Is the soy protein hydrolysate in Feuerdrachen a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes. The ingredient list includes hydrolysed soy protein, which is derived from soybeans and must be avoided by anyone with a confirmed soy allergy.

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Feuerdrachen

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Feuerdrachen is a salty snack that falls under the PNNS groups “Salty snacks” and “Appetizers”. It bears a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added acids, flavourings and colourants. While its 14 g of fat, 1.3 g of saturated fat, 1.7 g of sugars and 3.2 g of salt per 100 g are all lower than the average values for similar snacks, the high salt contribution and the presence of several additives keep its overall nutritional rating poor.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal425 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates68.3 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (23.6 g fat, 3.8 g sugars, 52.4 g salt per 100 g), Feuerdrachen contains considerably less fat, sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Kartoffelpulver 43%, Kartoffelstärke, pflanzliche Öle (Sonnenblume, Raps in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen), Speisesalz, Maismehl, Kartoffelfaser, Paprikapulver, Aroma, Säuerungsmittel (Milchsäure, Citronensäure), Hefe, Chilipulver, Zwiebelpulver, Hefeextrakt, Sojaproteinhydrolysat, Zucker, Knoblauchpulver, Farbstoff (Paprikaextrakt), Gewürze.

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