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

It is classified as ultra‑processed because its composition relies on refined sugars, glucose syrup, pork gelatin, fruit‑juice concentrates and several food‑grade additives; the listed additives are citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, beeswax (E428) and carnauba wax (E903) as glazing agents, which are typical of NOVA‑4 items.

How does the sugar and salt content in Mega Bärchen affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 45.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the candy delivers a rapid surge of simple carbohydrates that can cause blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt level (0.05 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the overall high sugar load still limits its suitability for such diets.

Based on its ingredients, is Mega Bärchen suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product uses pork‑derived gelatin, so it is not vegan nor halal; its high sugar and carbohydrate content conflicts with keto guidelines, but it does not list gluten‑containing grains, making it technically gluten‑free while remaining unsuitable for the other listed dietary restrictions.

Sweet Corner • 300g

Mega Bärchen

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mega Bärchen is a gummy‑bear candy marketed by Sweet Corner and sold at Lidl, belonging to the sugary snacks and sweets categories. Its nutritional profile shows very low fat (0.5 g), saturated fat (0.1 g) and salt (0.05 g) per 100 g, but high sugar (45.9 g) and a moderate protein level (5.8 g), which results in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA group 4 classification as an ultra‑processed product. The formulation contains pork‑derived gelatin, apple and possible milk traces, and uses citric acid (E330), beeswax (E428) and carnauba wax (E903) as additives, making it unsuitable for vegans and for consumers with those allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal338 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates76.9 g

Sugars45.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Mega Bärchen has far less fat (0.5 g vs 10.5 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 7 g) and salt (0.05 g vs 0.36 g), while its sugar (45.9 g) is slightly below the category average of 53.4 g but its carbohydrate (76.9 g) and protein (5.8 g) exceed typical values.

Ingredients

glucose syrup, sugar edible gelatine (pork), acidifiers: citric acid, fruit juice concentrates (cherry, strawberry, apple, firsich, pear, lemon), natural flavourings, colouring foods (conc of carrot, blackcurrant, radish, apple, spirulina, safflower), glazing agents: carnauba wax, beeswax white and yellow, may contain traces of milk,

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