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

The wafer is made from refined sugars, palm fat, wheat flour and several industrial ingredients, fitting the definition of ultra‑processed foods. It includes two listed additives: caramel colour (E150a) and lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of this wafer affect people with diabetes or heart‑related conditions?

The 46.2 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is unsuitable for diabetes management, while the 9.8 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, increasing cardiovascular risk for heart‑related conditions.

Is this wafer suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No. It contains dairy ingredients such as skimmed milk powder and whey powder, which exclude vegans, and it uses wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free.

Sondey • 280 g

Wafer

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Wafer is a sweet, crunchy snack classified in the sugary snacks family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high sugar (46.2 g), high fat (25.3 g) and saturated fat (9.8 g), low fiber, and the presence of palm oil and two additives (E150a caramel and E322 lecithin). The wafer also contains gluten, milk and traces of peanuts, nuts, sesame, eggs and soy, which may be problematic for people with related allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal508 kcal

Fat25.3 g

Saturated Fat9.8 g

Carbohydrates62.7 g

Sugars46.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content (46.2 g) is roughly 60 % higher and its fat (25.3 g) about 43 % higher than the average values for sugary snacks, while its salt level (0.24 g) is well below the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Zahăr, grăsime de palmier, făină de grâu, lapte praf degresat, zer praf, lactoză, făină de grâu gelatinizată, glucoză, colorant: caramel simplu; arome, emulsifiant: lecitine; sare, 0,005% păstăi de vanilie măcinate. Poate conține urme de arahide, fructe cu coajă lemnoasă, semințe de susan, ouă şi soia.

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