Why is filled gingerbread hearts with apricot fruit filling and dark chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes several manufacturing steps, uses refined sugar, high‑fructose corn syrup, and includes multiple food‑industry additives such as citric acid (E330), potassium citrate (E332), pectin (E440), diphosphate (E450) and sodium carbonate (E500), all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high sugar content of this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 37.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes; diabetics should limit portion size or avoid it altogether because it contributes a large share of the daily carbohydrate allowance and may disrupt glycemic control.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for gluten‑intolerant consumers?

Yes, wheat flour is a primary ingredient and contains gluten, making the product unsuitable for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Weiss • 300g

gefüllte Lebkuchenherzen mit Aprikosen-Fruchtfüllung, Zartbitter

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These 300 g filled gingerbread hearts combine an apricot fruit filling (approximately 28 % of the product) with a dark chocolate coating (approximately 21 %). They belong to the sugary‑snacks family, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 37.4 g of sugar per 100 g – well above the average 28.98 g for similar snacks – while offering relatively low fat (7.8 g), saturated fat (4.9 g), salt (0.25 g) and energy (362 kcal). The product is labeled vegan and fair‑trade, but it includes wheat flour and soy lecithin, so it is not gluten‑free and may trigger soy allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal362 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates66.9 g

Sugars37.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this item has substantially more sugar (37.4 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but considerably less fat (7.8 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (4.9 g vs 7.8 g), salt (0.25 g vs 1.98 g) and calories (362 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Weizenmehl, Zucker, Aprikosenpüree, Kakaomasse, Kakaobutter, Karamellzuckersirup, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure; Geliermittel: Pektine; Backtriebmittel: Kaliumcarbonate, Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate; natürliches Aroma, Säureregulator: Kaliumcitrate; Gewürze, Zimt, Emulgator: Sojalecithine; Salz

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