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

Biscotto falls into the NOVA 4 category because it is made from refined ingredients such as sugars, palm fat, wheat flour and dairy powders, and it includes the emulsifier lecithin (E322). These processing steps and the added emulsifier give it the ultra-processed label.

How does the high sugar content in Biscotto affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 46 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, and although its salt level is low, the excess sugar still contributes to cardiovascular risk, so it should be limited in a hypertensive diet as well.

Is the palm fat in Biscotto a concern for sustainability?

Palm fat is derived from palm oil, which is linked to deforestation and loss of biodiversity, but the product carries the Rainforest Alliance label, indicating that the palm oil used meets certain sustainability criteria; nevertheless, the ingredient still adds saturated fat to the nutritional profile.

Alfred Ritter • 100 g

Biscotto

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Biscotto is a filled milk chocolate bar from Ritter Sport that contains a cocoa-rich cream and a butter biscuit center. It belongs to the Sugary snacks / Chocolate products group, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high sugar (46 g), high saturated fat (16 g) and the presence of multiple additives and allergens such as gluten, milk and soy. While it provides cocoa and dairy nutrients, the product is energy-dense and contains excessive sugars and saturated fats, making it best consumed sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal544 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars46 g

Comparative Analysis

With 46 g of sugars per 100 g, this chocolate exceeds the average sugar content of sweet snacks (40.22 g), while its saturated fat at 16 g is below the average 18.99 g and its salt at 0.08 g is well under the typical 0.42 g.

Ingredients

Zucker, Palmfett, Kakaobutter, Kakaomasse, _Vollmilchpulver_, _Weizenmehl_, _Magermilchpulver_, _Laktose_, _Butterreinfett_, _Butter_ (1 %), Emulgator: Lecithine (_Soja_), _Weizenstärke_, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Salz, _Süßmolkenpulver_

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Biscotto

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal544 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars46 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

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