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

The bar combines refined sugar, cocoa butter, whole‑milk powder, sweet whey powder, cocoa paste, hazelnut pieces and butterfat, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the presence of the emulsifier lecithin (E322) added to improve texture places it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and salt content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 58 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is not advisable for people managing diabetes; the 0.46 g of salt adds a modest sodium load that, while not extreme, still contributes to overall sodium intake and may be unsuitable for strict hypertensive diets.

Is the presence of hazelnuts a concern for people with nut allergies or for sustainability?

Yes, the bar lists ground hazelnuts, making it a potential trigger for individuals allergic to tree nuts, and it must be avoided by them; on the sustainability side, the hazelnuts are sourced under Fair‑trade and Rainforest Alliance certifications, which aim to support environmentally responsible farming.

Choceur,Hofer Schokoladefabrik • 100g

Vollmilchschokolade Alpenmilch

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Vollmilchschokolade Alpenmilch is a 100 g milk‑chocolate bar produced in Austria and marketed in Aldi stores. It belongs to the sugary snacks and chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with high sugar (58 g), moderate salt (0.46 g), high saturated fat (18 g) and low fiber (1.4 g). The bar is certified Fair‑trade, Rainforest Alliance and holds a 2023 German Agricultural Society gold medal, contains 30 % cocoa, milk powder and hazelnuts, but also includes soy‑derived lecithin and may trigger nut allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal537 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar snack chocolates, this bar has markedly higher sugar (58 g vs 40.22 g) and carbohydrate (59 g vs 49.65 g) contents, slightly higher energy (537 kcal vs 519.46 kcal), while its total fat (30 g vs 33.08 g), saturated fat (18 g vs 18.99 g) and protein (6.3 g vs 7.08 g) are close to average and its fiber is considerably lower (1.4 g vs 6.01 g).

Ingredients

Zucker, Kakaobutter, Vollmilchpulver (16,5%), Süßmolkenpulver, Kakaomasse, gemahlene Haselnüsse, Butterreinfett, Emulgator Lecithine (Soja), Vanilleextrakt. Kann Spuren von anderen Schalenfrüchten enthalten.

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Vollmilchschokolade Alpenmilch

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

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Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal537 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

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