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

It receives a NOVA 4 classification because it is made from refined sugar, wheat flour, added rapeseed oil, milk powder and chocolate chips, and it incorporates multiple industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (lecithins, E322), preservatives (potassium sorbate, E202), acidity regulator (citric acid, E330), humectant (sorbitol, E420), and leavening agents (diphosphates, E450, sodium carbonates, E500), all of which mark it as ultra‑processed.

How does the high sugar content in Brownie noisettes affect a diabetic diet?

The bar provides 37.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes; therefore people with diabetes should limit or avoid it, or consume only very small portions together with protein or fiber to lessen the impact, making it generally unsuitable as a regular snack for glycaemic control.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in Brownie noisettes a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 6 % hazelnuts and may also have traces of other tree nuts such as almonds and pecans, so it poses a risk for individuals with nut allergies and is clearly labeled as containing nuts.

Mcennedy lidl • 285 g

Brownie noisettes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Brownie noisettes is a sweet snack from Lidl’s Mcennedy line, classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups and bearing the Rainforest Alliance label. With a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, the 285 g bar is high in sugars (37.8 g) and total fat (26.4 g) while providing modest protein (5.8 g) and low salt (0.27 g), and its fiber content (2.3 g) falls short of the category average. The recipe contains several food additives (E202, E322, E330, E420, E450, E500), allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and nuts, and the overall Eco‑Score is D, reflecting its environmental impact despite the sustainable certification.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat26.4 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates49.8 g

Sugars37.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical brownies, this product contains substantially more sugar (37.8 g vs 28.98 g) and fat (26.4 g vs 17.65 g), but its saturated fat (4.5 g) and salt (0.27 g) are below the category averages.

Ingredients

Sucre, œuf*, huile de navette, farine de blé, 8,7% chocolat au lait (sucre, lait en poudre entier, beurre de cacao**, pâte de cacao**, lactose, émulsifiant: lécithines; arôme naturel de vanille), 6% noisettes, sirop de sucre inverti, cacao maigre en poudre**, 2,6% pépites de chocolat (pâte de cacao**, sucre, beurre de cacao**), humectant: sorbitols; poudres à lever: diphosphates, carbonates de sodium; conservateur: sorbate de potassium; acidifiant: acide citrique; arôme naturel. *issu de poules élevées au sol. **Certifié Rainforest Alliance. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur ra.org. Chocolat au lait: cacao: 30% minimum; matière sèche issue du lait: 17,6% minimum. Pépites de chocolat: cacao: 51% minimum. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque (amandes, noix de pécan).

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