Why is Royal mints classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is marked as NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes several industrial additives that are not found in minimally processed foods. These additives are sunflower lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, invertase (E1103) as a humectant, citric acid (E330) as an acidulant, and agar‑agar (E406) as a gelling agent.

How does the high sugar content in Royal mints affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With about 63 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. Although the product is low in salt, the excessive sugar also contributes to overall cardiovascular risk, which is a concern for hypertensive individuals.

Is Royal mints suitable for a vegan diet despite its sugar content?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, and the product is marked as "maybe vegan" because the processing of sugar can sometimes involve animal‑derived bone char. For strict vegans, confirming the sugar’s source with the manufacturer is advisable.

Delitzscher Schokoladenfabrik, Halloren • 200 g

Royal mints

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Royal mints are a dark chocolate snack filled with mint-flavored cream, belonging to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products families. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation that includes several additives such as sunflower lecithin, invertase, citric acid and agar‑agar. It is high in sugars (63 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (15 g per 100 g), while providing minimal protein and virtually no salt.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars63.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables5.6 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, Royal mints contain significantly more sugar, less total fat and lower calories, while still having a high saturated‑fat content and no salt.

Ingredients

Azúcar, pasta de cacao, jarabe de glucosa, manteca de cacao, emulgente (lecitina de girasol), humectante (invertasa), aceite de menta, gelificante (agar-agar), acidulante (ácido cítrico).

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Delitzscher Schokoladenfabrik, Halloren • 200 g

Royal mints

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars63.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables5.6 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, Royal mints contain significantly more sugar, less total fat and lower calories, while still having a high saturated‑fat content and no salt.

Ingredients

Azúcar, pasta de cacao, jarabe de glucosa, manteca de cacao, emulgente (lecitina de girasol), humectante (invertasa), aceite de menta, gelificante (agar-agar), acidulante (ácido cítrico).

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