Why is Knoppers Black & White classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The wafer is considered ultra-processed because it is made from refined sugars, vegetable fats (palm and shea), wheat flour and milk powder, and it contains several industrial additives such as the emulsifier lecithin (E322) and raising agents sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), ammonium bicarbonate (E503ii) and potassium carbonate (E501).

How does the sugar and salt content in Knoppers Black & White affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 35.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.43 g of salt is moderate and does not pose a major risk for hypertension but still adds to overall sodium intake.

Is Knoppers Black & White suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free diets?

No, the wafer contains milk powder, wheat flour and hazelnuts, so it is not vegan, not gluten-free and not safe for people with nut allergies.

Storck • 25 g

Knoppers Black & White Einzelpack

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Knoppers Black & White single pack is a sweet wafer snack that belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as an ultra-processed food (NOVA group 4), with high levels of sugar (35.1 g per 100 g), fat (30.6 g), saturated fat (18.5 g) and moderate salt (0.43 g), which outweigh its protein content (9.1 g) and lack of fiber. The snack provides quick energy (525 kcal per 100 g) and contains hazelnuts, milk and wheat, delivering some protein and minerals, but its high added sugar, palm oil and several additives lower its overall health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal525 kcal

Fat30.6 g

Saturated Fat18.5 g

Carbohydrates53.5 g

Sugars35.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this wafer contains markedly more sugar (35.1 g vs 28.98 g), fat (30.6 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (18.5 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level is lower (0.43 g vs 1.98 g) and it provides slightly more protein (9.1 g vs 6.33 g) but also higher calories (525 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Zucker, pflanzliche Fette (Palm, Shea), Weizenmehl (15,9%), Magermilchpulver (13,6%), Haselnüsse (4,6%), Weizenvollkornmehl (4,4%), magerer Kakao, Kakao, Butterreinfett (2,7%), Emulgator Lecithine (Soja), Karamellzuckersirup, Salz, natürliche Aromen, Backtriebmittel (Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Ammoniumhydrogencarbonat, Kaliumcarbonate)

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