Why is the Hyper Hazelnut Wafer classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The wafer is made from refined sugars, vegetable fats (including palm and shea butter), wheat flour, dairy powders and several emulsifiers such as sorbitan tristearin (E492) and soy lecithin, along with sodium bicarbonate and flavorings. These industrial ingredients and the sequence of processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this wafer affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 38.3 g of sugar and 19.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the wafer can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure and should be limited or avoided in those diets.

Is the hazelnut present in this wafer a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product lists hazelnuts at 1 % of the formulation and highlights them as an allergen; individuals allergic to tree nuts should avoid the wafer, and they should also be aware of possible cross‑contamination with eggs, peanuts and sesame.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Hyper Hazelnut Wafer is a sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and provides 543 kcal per 100 g with 38.3 g of sugars, 31.2 g of fat (19.9 g saturated), 3.1 g of protein, and 0.295 g of salt, while containing hazelnuts, milk, whey, soy, gluten and possible traces of eggs, peanuts and sesame. Although it is free from artificial sweeteners, GMOs, preservatives, artificial colours and hydrogenated fats, its high sugar and saturated‑fat levels make it best enjoyed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal543 kcal

Fat31.2 g

Saturated Fat19.9 g

Carbohydrates62.5 g

Sugars38.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this wafer contains markedly more sugar, fat and saturated fat while having lower salt, resulting in a higher calorie count.

Ingredients

Захар, нехидрогенирани растителни мазнини (мазнини – палмова, ший; емулгатори — сорбитан тристеарат, соев лецитин), пшенично брашно, обезмаслено мляко на прах, суроватка на прах, какаова маса, пълномаслено мляко на прах, лешници 1%, какао на прах с намалено маслено съдържание2%, картофено нишесте, емулгатори (рапичен лецитин, сорбитантристеарат), сол, набухвател (натриев бикарбонат), ароматизанти. Може да съдържа следи от яйца, фъстъци, сусамово семе.

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