Why is Schoko-Mix mit Pekannüssen classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple industrially treated ingredients such as milk powder, cocoa butter, sweet whey powder and dried fruit, and it undergoes coating and glazing steps; these processes place it in the NOVA 4 category. The only listed additive is E414, a form of gum arabic used as a glazing agent, and soy lecithin is present as an emulsifier.

How does the high sugar and fat content in this chocolate mix affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 37 g of sugars per 100 g, the mix can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 31 g of fat, including 8.4 g of saturated fat, may raise LDL cholesterol and thus is not recommended for hypertension‑related cardiovascular risk; however, its low salt (0.07 g) does not add to blood‑pressure concerns.

Is the milk ingredient in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Yes. The formulation contains whole‑milk powder and sweet whey powder, both of which provide lactose and dairy proteins, so the product is not safe for individuals with lactose intolerance or milk‑based allergies.

Seeberger • 150g

Schoko-Mix mit Pekannüssen

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Schoko-Mix mit Pekannüssen is a snack blend of milk‑based chocolate‑coated nuts, dried cranberries, cherries and other dried fruits, classified in the Fruits and vegetables and Dried fruits PNNS groups. With a Nutri‑Score of E, a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, 31 g of fat (including 8.4 g saturated fat), 37 g of sugars and 8.9 g of protein per 100 g, the mix is high in fat and sugars but low in salt (0.07 g). It contains allergens such as milk, nuts and soy, and includes the food‑additive E414 (gummy arabic) as a glazing agent.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal515 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat8.4 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars37 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar dried‑fruit snack products, this mix contains far more fat (31 g vs 7.7 g) and saturated fat (8.4 g vs 4.4 g), but considerably less sugar (37 g vs 48.5 g) and salt (0.07 g vs 1.12 g).

Ingredients

Vollmilchluftschokolade überzogen mit Tapiokastärke und Gummi arabicum (25 %) (Zucker, _Vollmilchpulver_, Kakaobutter, Kakaomasse, _Süßmolkenpulver_, Emulgator: _Sojalecithine_; Überzugsmittel: Gummi arabicum; Tapiokastärke), _Cashewkerne_, _Pekannusskerne_ (15 %), _Cranberries_ (12 %), Zucker, Kirschen (11%), Sonnenblumenöl.

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