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

Zanzigliss is deemed ultra-processed because it is made mainly from refined sugars, starches, wheat flour and a range of industrial additives rather than whole foods, and it includes several processed ingredients such as maltodextrin, invert sugar syrup and flavourings. The listed additives are natural colourants E100 curcumin, E120 carmine, E160a vegetable carotenes, the acidifier E330 citric acid, the gelling agent E428 gelatin, a glazing blend of E901 beeswax and E903 carnauba wax, as well as additional flavourings.

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

With 50 g of sugar per 100 g, Zanzigliss can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people with diabetes or those following low-sugar diets; the 1.21 g of salt per 100 g exceeds the recommended daily limit of about 5 g in just four servings, which may raise blood pressure and is therefore problematic for hypertensive individuals.

Is the gelatin in this candy a concern for vegetarians or people with specific dietary restrictions?

Gelatin is derived from animal collagen (usually pork or beef) and is therefore not compatible with vegetarian, vegan, or many halal/kosher diets; it is also listed as an allergen, so individuals with gelatin hypersensitivity should avoid this product.

Haribo • 300 g

Zanzigliss 300g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Zanzigliss, a 300 g bag of Haribo licorice-chocolate candies made in France, belongs to the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group of confectionery. It is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and receives a Nutri-Score of E, reflecting its high sugar content of 50 g per 100 g, a salt level of 1.21 g per 100 g, moderate saturated fat (1.74 g per 100 g), and the inclusion of animal-derived gelatin, milk protein, wheat flour, and several colour additives (E100 curcumin, E120 carmine, E160a vegetable carotenes, E330 citric acid, E428 gelatin, E901 beeswax, E903 carnauba wax). Although it contains no artificial colourants and offers a distinctive licorice-chocolate flavour, its nutritional profile provides little health benefit and may be unsuitable for consumers seeking low-sugar, low-salt, vegetarian, or allergen-free options.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal346 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates75.3 g

Sugars50 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Zanzigliss contains about 50 g of sugar per 100 g (just under the category average of 53.44 g), but its salt level of 1.21 g is more than three times the typical 0.36 g, while its saturated fat (1.74 g) is well below the average 6.99 g.

Ingredients

molasses sugar syrup, sugar, wheat flour, glucose syrup, starch, dextrose, vegetable fat, licorice extract, maltodextrin, lactose, milk protein, salt, gelatin, acidifier: citric acid, fruit and plant concentrate (safflower, spirulina), invert sugar syrup, flavourings, colours: curcumin, carmines, vegetable carotenes, glazing agent: beeswax, carnauba wax,

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