Why is Gewürz‑Spekulatius classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because its ingredients are highly refined and it relies on several food additives to achieve texture and flavor; the label lists the emulsifier soy lecithin and four raising agents identified as E500 (sodium bicarbonate), E500ii (sodium hydrogen carbonate), E503 (ammonium bicarbonate) and E503ii (ammonium hydrogen carbonate).

How does the sugar and salt content in Gewürz‑Spekulatius affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans, while its 0.73 g of salt (moderate level) contributes to sodium intake; although lower than the average snack biscuit, it should still be eaten sparingly by people monitoring blood pressure.

Is Gewürz‑Spekulatius suitable for vegan, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is certified halal and contains only plant‑based ingredients, so it fits a vegan lifestyle, but it includes wheat flour and therefore gluten, meaning it is not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

Coppenrath • 400g

Gewürz-Spekulatius

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gewürz‑Spekulatius is a German spice‑flavored speculoos biscuit produced by Coppenrath and sold in 400 g plastic bags. It belongs to the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups, carries sustainable palm‑oil and halal certifications, and provides 3.1 g of fiber per 100 g. However, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), has a Nutri‑Score of E, contains 28 g of sugar, 8.8 g of saturated fat and 0.73 g of salt per 100 g, and includes additives such as E500, E500ii, E503 and E503ii, as well as gluten and soy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat8.8 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack biscuits, Gewürz‑Spekulatius contains slightly less sugar and far less salt, but higher fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates and calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

_Weizenmehl_, Zucker, Palmfett, Karamellzuckersirup, Gewürze (enthält Zimt), Salz, Invertzuckersirup, Emulgator (Sojalecithine), Backtriebmittel (Ammoniumhydrogencarbonat, Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Kaliumcarbonate),

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K-Winter Edition,Kaufland,Coppenrath

600 g