Why is Joghurt Banane Schokobälle classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product uses industrially formulated components such as chocolate‑coated cereal balls with palm oil, wheat‑based extrudate, modified starch and several food‑grade additives, which pushes it into NOVA 4. Listed additives are citric acid (E330), xanthan gum (E415), guar gum (E412) and an unspecified natural flavor (E14xx).

How does the sugar and salt content in this yogurt affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 12.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the yogurt can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it a poor choice for people managing diabetes; however, its very low salt level (0.02 g) poses no concern for hypertension and fits well within a low‑sodium diet.

Is this product suitable for a gluten‑free, vegan, or low‑carb diet?

No, it is not gluten‑free because it contains wheat extrudate, it is not vegan since it includes dairy yogurt and palm‑derived fat, and it is not low‑carb due to its high carbohydrate (12.9 g) and sugar (12.2 g) content.

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Joghurt Banane Schokobälle

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Joghurt Banane Schokobälle is a German‑style fermented dairy dessert belonging to the milk and yogurt group, combining mild yogurt with banana puree and chocolate‑coated cereal balls. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high added‑sugar level (12.2 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat (3.1 g), modest protein (3.3 g) and very low salt (0.02 g), giving it more calories and sugar than the average fermented dairy dessert but less fat and salt. The product earns an Eco‑Score of A, uses recyclable aluminium and PP packaging, but contains palm‑derived fat, gluten from wheat extrudate, and additives such as citric acid (E330), xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412), which may be concerns for allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Fat4.7 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates12.9 g

Sugars12.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages for fermented dairy desserts, this yogurt provides considerably more sugar (12.2 g vs 7.46 g) and carbohydrates (12.9 g vs 8.21 g) while delivering lower fat (4.7 g vs 5.97 g), saturated fat (3.1 g vs 3.71 g), salt (0.02 g vs 1.03 g) and slightly fewer calories (108 kcal vs 113 kcal).

Ingredients

Joghurt mild, Zucker, 3% Schokoladengetreidebälle (pflanzliches Fett (Palm), Bitterschokoladenkuverture, Weizenextrudat (Weizenmehl, Zucker, Weizenmalz, Weizenstärke, Kakaobutter, Speisesalz, natürliches Vanillearoma), mageres Kakaopulver, natürliches Aroma), 2,6% Bananensaft aus Bananensaftkonzentrat, 1,9% Bananenmark, färbendes Pflanzenkonzentrat: Karotte; modifizierte Stärke, Verdickungsmittel: Johannisbrotkernmehl, Xanthan, Guarkernmehl, Säureregulator: Citronensäure; natürliches Aroma

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