Why is Lebkuchen Vollmilch classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is classified as ultra‑processed because its ingredient list is dominated by refined wheat flour, glucose‑fructose syrup, added sugars, cocoa butter, multiple milk powders, and several processing aids; the only additives declared are E322 (lecithin), E450 (diphosphate) and E500 (sodium carbonate).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose and should be limited or paired with low‑glycaemic foods by people with diabetes, while its salt level of 0.09 g is well below the typical threshold for hypertension, making it relatively safe for blood‑pressure management.

Is the presence of milk and gluten in Lebkuchen Vollmilch a concern for people with lactose intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes; the formulation contains whole‑milk powder, skimmed‑milk powder, butterfat and whey powder, providing lactose, and wheat flour supplies gluten, so it is unsuitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or celiac disease.

Weiss • 500g

Lebkuchen Vollmilch

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lebkuchen Vollmilch, a chocolate‑coated gingerbread snack produced by Weiss, belongs to the sugary snacks family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, containing 10.7 g of sugars, 10.4 g of fat (2.1 g saturated), 0.09 g of salt per 100 g, and includes three listed additives (E322, E450, E500) along with milk and gluten allergens. While the product offers a modest 6.4 g of protein and a Fairtrade label, its ultra‑processed nature, added sugars and lack of fiber make it less suitable for low‑sugar or clean‑eating diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal386 kcal

Fat10.4 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates66.2 g

Sugars10.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, Lebkuchen Vollmilch contains far less sugar (10.7 g vs 28.98 g), lower fat (10.4 g vs 17.65 g) and salt (0.09 g vs 1.98 g), but its carbohydrate content (66.2 g) is slightly higher than the category average.

Ingredients

Weizenmehl, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Zucker, Kakaobutter, Vollmilchpulver, Süßmolkenpulver, Kakaomasse, Karamellzuckersirup, Gewürze, Zimt, Backtriebmittel: Kaliumcarbonate, Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate; Sonnenblumenöl, Magermilchpulver, Butterreinfett, Emulgator: Lecithine (enthält Soja); Salz. Kann Schalenfrüchte, Erdnüsse, Ei, Lupine und Sesam enthalten.

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