Why is Tropen-Früchte classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined sugars, syrups, modified starches and fruit concentrates, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the label lists additives E330 (citric acid), E296 (malic acid), E270 (lactic acid) and E901 (beeswax), plus natural colourings and flavours, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 59 g of sugars per 100 g, the candy can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and is therefore unsuitable for people managing diabetes; the salt level is low (0.05 g), so it does not add significant sodium to a hypertensive diet, but the high sugar still makes it a poor choice for heart‑health focused eating.

Is the beeswax (E901) used as a coating a concern for vegans or people allergic to bee products?

Yes, beeswax is an animal‑derived ingredient, so the product is not vegan and may trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to bee or honey products.

Katjes • 200g

Tropen-Früchte

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tropen-Früchte is a gummy candy from Katjes that belongs to the sugary snacks and sweets category. Per 100 g it provides 345 kcal, 59 g of sugars, 0.2 g of fat and 0.05 g of salt, giving it a low-fat, low-salt profile but a very high sugar level, reflected in its Nutri-Score of E. The product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA group 4) and contains several food-type additives such as citric acid (E330), malic acid (E296), lactic acid (E270) and a beeswax coating (E901), which also makes it unsuitable for vegans.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal345 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates84 g

Sugars59 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average gummy‑candy, Tropen‑Früchte contains more sugar (59 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) but far less fat (0.2 g vs 10.52 g), lower salt (0.05 g vs 0.36 g) and slightly fewer calories (345 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Zucker, Glukosesirup, modifizierte Stärke, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, - 6% Fruchtsaft aus Fruchtsaftkonzentrat (2,7% Apfel, 1,1% Kiwi, 0,9% Mandarine, 0,3% Passionsfrucht, 0,3% Holunderbeere, 0,3% Ananas, 0,2% Blutorange, 0.2% Grapefruit, 0,02% Guave), Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure, Apfelsäure, Milchsäure). 1% Mangomark, natürliche Aromen, natürliches Zitrusfrüchte Aroma, Verdickungsmittel: Johannisbrotkernmehl und Xanthan, Frucht - und Pflanzenkonzentrate (Apfel, Saflor), Spirulinakonzentrat, pflanzliches Öl (Sonnenblume), Überzugsmittel: Bienenwachs, weiß und gelb.

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