Why is Schokoladeneiegel Schoko Banane classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar falls into the NOVA 4 category because its ingredients are largely refined and it includes industrial additives such as the emulsifiers sodium acetate (E 442), polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E 476), and lecithin (E 322) used to stabilize the chocolate coating, alongside high-fructose corn syrup and refined sugars.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this bar affect diabetic or heart-health diets?

With 33 g of sugar and 9.8 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular risk when consumed regularly.

Is the presence of peanuts and milk derivatives in this bar a concern for people with nut or lactose allergies?

Yes; the ingredient list includes roasted peanuts, milk chocolate, skimmed-milk powder and butterfat, and the product also carries a precautionary statement that it may contain tree nuts, so it is not safe for individuals allergic to peanuts, other nuts or dairy.

CORNY • 150 g

Schokoladenriegel Schoko Banane

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Schokoladeneiegel Schoko Banane is a chocolate-banana cereal bar that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families, featuring milk chocolate, whole-grain flakes, dried banana, peanuts and coconut fat. It carries a Nutri-Score of E (score 23) and is placed in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high added sugars (33 g/100 g), saturated fat (9.8 g/100 g) and the inclusion of emulsifiers E 442, E 476 and E 322. Positive aspects include a modest fiber content (3.8 g/100 g), sustainably sourced Rainforest Alliance and UTZ-certified cocoa and the absence of artificial preservatives, but it also contains common allergens such as gluten, milk, peanuts and barley.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal432 kcal

Fat14.7 g

Saturated Fat9.8 g

Carbohydrates67.9 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack bar, this chocolate-banana bar contains 33 g of sugar (about 4 g more than the 28.98 g average) and 9.8 g of saturated fat (roughly 2 g above the 7.8 g average), while its salt level of 0.4 g is well below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Milchschokolade 24 % (Zucker, Kakaomasse*, Kakaobutter*, Magermilchpulver, Butterreinfett, Emulgator (E 442, E 476)), Getreidecrispies (Weizenmehl, Zucker, Reismehl, Maismehl, Gerstenmalzextrakt, Salz, Karamellzuckersirup), Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Vollkorngetreideflocken 13 % (Hafer-, Weizen-, Gersten-), Glukosesirup, Zucker, Kokosfett, getrocknete Bananen 3 %, Cornflakes (Mais, Salz, Gerstenmalzextrakt), geröstete Erdnüsse, Honig 1%, natürliches Aroma, Salz, Emulgator Lecithine. Kann Schalenfrüchte enthalten. * Rainforest Alliance Certified.

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