Why is Haribo Fruitmania Joghurt classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The NOVA system assigns a score of 4 to foods that contain several industrially derived ingredients and additives. This candy is made from glucose syrup, refined sugar, modified starch, yogurt powder and a range of fruit‑juice concentrates, and it also includes a glazing agent (bee‑wax, E901) and flavorings (E14xx) as well as citric acid for acidity; these processing steps and additives place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar and modest salt content of this gummy candy affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 52 g of sugars per 100 g, the candy can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes; the 0.05 g of salt is low and unlikely to influence blood pressure, but the overall sweet load outweighs any benefit from the low sodium.

Is Haribo Fruitmania Joghurt suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains bee‑wax and skim‑milk yogurt powder, which are animal‑derived, so it is not vegan; its 80 g of carbohydrates per 100 g far exceeds keto limits, and the label warns of possible wheat traces, making it unsuitable for strict gluten‑free diets; while no pork‑derived ingredients are listed, the presence of animal‑based coating means halal status cannot be confirmed without manufacturer clarification.

Haribo • 160g

Haribo fruitmania Joghurt

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Haribo Fruitmania Joghurt is a gummy candy marketed as a fruity yogurt‑flavored snack and belongs to the PNNS “Sugary snacks” group. It delivers 337 kcal per 100 g, with 52 g of sugars (about 76 g of added sugars per 100 g estimated), 0.5 g of fat, 0.05 g of salt and 3.2 g of protein, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating that marks it as ultra‑processed. The formulation includes bee‑wax coating, yogurt powder and traces of wheat, so it is not vegan and may not be gluten‑free, although it carries a vegetarian label and an Eco‑Score of A for its environmental footprint.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal337 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates80 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar sweet snacks, it contains slightly less sugar (52 g vs 53.44 g), far lower fat (0.5 g vs 10.52 g) and salt (0.05 g vs 0.36 g), but higher carbohydrates (80 g vs 69.87 g) and a modestly higher protein content (3.2 g vs 2.9 g).

Ingredients

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