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

Because it is made from refined sugar, cocoa butter, multiple milk powders, flavorings and several manufactured ingredients; the label lists additives E153 (vegetable carbon color), E322 (lecithin), E414 (gum arabic) and E510 (ammonium chloride).

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

With 59 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while its low salt (0.18 g) does not pose a major hypertension risk, but the overall calorie density (≈529 kcal) contributes to weight gain if consumed excessively.

Is the presence of milk and soy allergens in Lakritz a concern for people with lactose intolerance or soy allergy?

Yes; the product contains whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, butterfat and lactose, which trigger lactose intolerance, and it includes soy‑derived lecithin, so it should be avoided by anyone allergic to soy or dairy.

Ritter Sport • 100g

Lakritz

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lakritz is a 100 g milk chocolate bar from Ritter Sport that incorporates licorice‑flavored chocolate beads, marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is listed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with high sugar (59 g) and carbohydrate (59 g) levels, modest fat (29 g) and saturated fat (16 g), low salt (0.18 g), and contains milk, soy and possible trace peanuts, gluten, nuts and egg allergens. Positive aspects include a minimum 30 % cocoa content, Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa, and a modest protein amount (5.7 g), but it also contains four additives (E153, E322, E414, E510) and other processing agents such as ammonium chloride and anise.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal529 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars59 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack bar averages, this product contains markedly more sugar and carbohydrates, slightly less fat and saturated fat, and lower salt, while delivering a comparable energy level.

Ingredients

Zucker, Kakaobutter, Schokolinsen mit Lakritzgeschmack (Zucker, VollMILCHpulver, Kakaobutter', Kakaomasse', Reisstärke, Überzugsmittel Gummi Arabicum; Anisol, Süßholzextrakt, Salz, Emulgator: Lecithine; Glukosesirup, Farbstoff: Pflanzenkohle; Ammoniumchlorid), Kakaomasse, VollMILCHpulver, LAKTOSE, MagerMILCHpulver, BUTTERreinfett, Emulgator: Lecithine (SOJA). Kann Spuren von Erdnüssen, Schalenfrüchten, glutenhaltigem Getreide und Ei enthalten.

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