Why is this Kinder chocolate candy classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is marked NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined sugars, palm oil, multiple emulsifiers and flavorings; the label lists three food additives – lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, arabic gum (E414) as a glazing agent, and shellac (E904) as a coating.

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

With 52.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the candy delivers a rapid glucose surge that can spike blood‑sugar levels, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or for anyone trying to limit added sugars.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this candy a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the product contains 5.8 % ground hazelnuts, and hazelnuts are listed as a declared allergen, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it.

Kinder • 46 g

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This Kinder‑brand chocolate candy is a sugary snack containing full‑milk chocolate coating, milk filling and crushed hazelnuts, packaged in 46 g of plastic. It falls into the “Sugary snacks” PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product with high levels of sugar (52.2 g/100 g), saturated fat (21.2 g/100 g) and calories (576 kcal/100 g). Although labeled gluten‑free, it contains common allergens – milk, soy (in the lecithin emulsifier), and hazelnuts – so it is unsuitable for those with dairy, soybean or nut allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal576 kcal

Fat36.6 g

Saturated Fat21.2 g

Carbohydrates52.5 g

Sugars52.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this candy contains far more fat (36.6 g vs 10.5 g) and saturated fat (21.2 g vs 7 g), a similar amount of sugar (52.2 g vs 53.4 g) and slightly less salt (0.28 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

_Vollmilchschokolade_ 50% (Zucker, _Vollmilchpulver_, Kakaobutter, Kakaomasse, Emulgator Lecithine (_Soja_), Vanillin), Zucker, _Magermilchpulver_, Palmöl, _Haselnüsse_ (5,8%), _Butterreinfett_, Halbbitterschokolade (Zucker, Kakaomasse, Kakaobutter, Emulgator Lecithine (_Soja_), Vanillin), Überzugsmittel: Gummi arabicum, Schellack, Glukosesirup, Emulgator Lecithine (_Soja_), Aroma Vanillin

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