Why is Hustenbonbons Schwarze Johannesbeere classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The lozenges are made with industrially derived ingredients such as the sugar alcohols isomalt and maltitol syrup, the artificial sweeteners acesulfam‑K and aspartame, citric acid as a acidifier, plus flavorings, a natural aroma, assorted fruit juice concentrates, eucalyptus oil and menthol. The presence of multiple synthetic substances and processed sweeteners places the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and polyol content in these lozenges affect people with diabetes or irritable bowel syndrome?

With only 0.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the lozenges have a minimal impact on blood glucose, which can be suitable for diabetes when used sparingly. However, the high polyol content (≈97 g) may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating or diarrhea in individuals with IBS or those sensitive to sugar alcohols.

Is the presence of aspartame in these lozenges a concern for people with phenylketonuria?

Yes. Aspartame breaks down into phenylalanine, and the label explicitly states that the product contains a source of phenylalanine, making it unsuitable for anyone with phenylketonuria who must avoid phenylalanine.

Vivil • 120g

Hustenbonbons Schwarze Johannesbeere

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hustenbonbons Schwarze Johannesbeere are black currant flavored cough lozenges marketed by Vivil. They belong to the Sugary snacks group, carry a Nutri-Score of B and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g they provide 239 kcal, 0.3 g sugars, 0 g fat and 0 g salt, while the bulk of carbohydrates comes from polyols (≈97 g). The lozenges offer vitamin C and natural fruit extracts, but they contain several artificial sweeteners (isomalt, maltitol, acesulfam‑K, aspartame), a phenylalanine source, and may have a laxative effect if consumed in excess.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal239 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates97.4 g

Sugars0.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average candy (53.4 g sugars, 10.5 g fat, 373 kcal per 100 g), these lozenges contain far less sugar and no fat, but their carbohydrate level is higher due to 97 g of polyols, resulting in a lower overall energy density.

Ingredients

Süßungsmittel: Isomalt, Maltitsirup, Acesulfam-K, Aspartam; Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure; Aromen, natürliches Aroma, Fruchtsaftkonzentrate: Holunder, schwarze Johannisbeere (0,2%), Moosbeere, Brombeere, Erdbeere, Himbeere, Heidelbeere; Kräuterextrakt (0,2%), Vitamin C, Eukalyptusöl, Menthol. Enthält eine Phenylalaninquelle. Kann bei übermäßigem Verzehr abführend wirken.

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