Why is Werther’s® Original classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The candy is made from refined sugar, glucose syrup, butter, cream, concentrated whey and other derived ingredients, which are industrially processed; it also contains an emulsifier (soy lecithin, E322) and flavoring, meeting the criteria for the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Werther’s® Original affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 71.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, and its 1 g of salt per 100 g exceeds typical low‑salt recommendations, potentially raising blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Based on the ingredients, is Werther’s® Original suitable for strict diets such as Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

The candy contains milk‑derived butter, cream and whey, so it is not vegan or keto‑friendly; it does not list gluten ingredients, making it gluten‑free, while halal status is unclear because of the animal‑derived dairy components.

Storck® • 300 g e MAXI-PACK

Werther’s® Original

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Werther’s® Original are classic hard caramel candies produced by Storck in Germany and sold in 300 g maxi‑packs. Classified as a sugary snack (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks / Sweets), they carry a Nutri‑Score of E, belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 tier, and per 100 g deliver 71.6 g of sugars, 1 g of salt, 8.4 g of fat (5.7 g saturated) and 424 kcal, which places them among the less nutritious options in their category. The formulation includes butter, cream, whey concentrate and soy lecithin, providing a rich buttery flavor but also introducing milk and soy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal424 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates86.9 g

Sugars71.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Werther’s® Original contain significantly more sugar (71.6 g vs 53.4 g) and salt (1 g vs 0.36 g), while having slightly less total and saturated fat and a higher calorie content.

Ingredients

Sucre, sirop de glucose, _crème_ (7,4 %), _lactosérum_ concentré sucré, _beurre_ (4,8 %), sirop de sucre de canne, sel, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme.

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