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

The product is made from refined sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, sweet whey powder and vanilla extract, all of which are industrially processed ingredients. It also includes an emulsifier, lecithin (E322), to improve texture, and contains added sugars, which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar and moderate saturated fat content of this chocolate affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 59.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The saturated fat level (18.1 g) contributes to dietary cholesterol intake, while the low salt (0.28 g) is less of a concern for hypertension, but the overall high calorie density still limits its suitability for those diets.

Is the whole milk powder in this chocolate a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

Yes, the product contains whole milk powder that provides about 4 g of lactose per 100 g, so it can trigger symptoms in lactose‑intolerant individuals and also presents a milk protein allergen.

Brandt Schokoladen, Favorina, Lidl • 150 g

Edel-Vollmilchschokolade

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Edel-Vollmilchschokolade is a premium whole milk chocolate shaped as an Easter rabbit and sold as a sweet snack. It falls under the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product. With 59.2 g of sugars and 18.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g, it is high in sugar and saturated fat, while providing modest protein (6.5 g), calcium from milk powder, and a relatively low salt level (0.28 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal532 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat18.1 g

Carbohydrates60.1 g

Sugars59.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this chocolate contains markedly more sugars (59.2 g vs 40.2 g) and carbohydrates (60.1 g vs 49.7 g), slightly less total fat (29 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (18.1 g vs 19.0 g), lower salt (0.28 g vs 0.42 g), but offers less fiber (1.3 g vs 6.0 g) and a marginally higher energy (532 kcal vs 519 kcal).

Ingredients

Zucker, Kakaobutter, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaomasse, Süßmolkenpulver, Emulgator: Lecithine (Soja); Vanilleextrakt. Kann Spuren von glutenhaltigem Getreide und Schalenfrüchten enthalten.

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