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

The product combines refined glucose‑fructose syrup, added sugars, palm fat, emulsifiers (lecithin E322), sorbitol (E420/E420ii) and a raising agent (sodium bicarbonate E500ii), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and give it a NOVA 4 rating.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in Riesen Schoko‑Küsse affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 51 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 6 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; salt is low, so blood‑pressure impact is minimal, but the overall calorie density still requires moderation.

Is the soy lecithin in this product a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes. Soy lecithin (E322) is listed as an allergen, and the ingredient list also includes wheat, milk and egg proteins, so anyone allergic to soy, gluten, dairy or eggs should avoid this confection.

Choceur • 300g

Riesen Schoko-Küsse

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Riesen Schoko‑Küsse are chocolate‑coated wafer kisses sold as a sweet snack belonging to the sugary‑snacks and sweets categories. With a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA classification of 4, the 300 g pack is an ultra‑processed confection that delivers 372 kcal per 100 g, 9.8 g fat (6 g saturated), 51 g sugars and only 0.09 g salt, making its sugar and saturated‑fat levels high despite being lower than the average for similar snacks. The product contains soy‑derived lecithin, wheat flour, milk powder and egg white, so it is not suitable for vegans, gluten‑free, dairy‑free or soy‑free diets, but it carries Rainforest Alliance and UTZ Certified cocoa labels for sustainable sourcing.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal372 kcal

Fat9.8 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, Riesen Schoko‑Küsse provide slightly less sugar (51 g vs 53.44 g), less total fat (9.8 g vs 10.52 g), less saturated fat (6 g vs 6.99 g) and considerably less salt (0.09 g vs 0.36 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Schokolade 24% (Zucker, Kakaobutter, Kakaomasse, Vollmilchpulver, magerer Kakao, Emulgator Lecithine (Soja), Vanilleextrakt), Waffel (Weizenmehl, Zucker, Weizenstärke, Palmfett, Sahnepulver, Emulgator Lecithine (Soja), Backtriebmittel Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Salz, Aroma), Feuchthaltemittel Sorbitsirup, Hühnerei-Trockeneiweiß, Aroma.

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