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

NOVA 4 includes foods made mostly from industrial formulations with additives; Schlümpfe contain glucose syrup, refined sugar, starch, citric acid, sunflower oil, fruit concentrates and a glazing of bee-wax, plus the additives E132 (indigotine colour), E330 (citric acid) and E901 (beeswax) that qualify it as ultra-processed.

How does the sugar content in Schlümpfe affect a diabetic diet?

With 42 g of sugars per 100 g, Schlümpfe provide a very high carbohydrate load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for people managing diabetes who need to limit simple sugars.

Is Schlümpfe suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or allergen‑free diets?

No. Although the base ingredients are vegetarian, the glaze contains bee‑wax, which is animal‑derived, so it is not vegan. The label notes possible traces of milk and wheat, so it is not guaranteed gluten‑free or dairy‑free, and it contains orange, which can trigger citrus allergies.

Haribo • 175g

Schlümpfe

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Schlümpfe are Haribo gummy bear candies classified as sugary snacks. They carry a Nutri-Score of D and fall into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, containing 42 g of sugars, 0.5 g of fat and 0.01 g of salt per 100 g, with no fiber or protein. While the product is vegetarian, it includes bee-wax (non-vegan) and may contain traces of milk and wheat, and it uses additives E132, E330 and E901.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal334 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates82 g

Sugars42 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary-snack profile, Schlümpfe contain less sugar (42 g vs 53.44 g), far less fat (0.5 g vs 10.52 g), lower saturated fat (0.1 g vs 6.99 g), lower salt (0.01 g vs 0.36 g) and fewer calories (334 kcal vs 373 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Glukosesirup; Zucker; Stärke; Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure; Sonnenblumenöl; Frucht - und Pflanzenkonzentrate: Saflor, Orange, Holunderbeere, Schwarze Johannisbeere, Zitrone, Aronia, Traube; Überzugsmittel: Bienenwachs weiß und gelb; Holunderbeerextrakt; Aroma; Farbstoff: Indigotin. Kann Spuren von MILCH, WEIZEN enthalten.

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