Why is Cocos Riegel ZB classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is deemed ultra‑processed because it includes refined ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, glucose syrup and roasted sugar, along with cocoa butter and emulsified chocolate, all of which are industrially manufactured; no separate additives are listed, but the formulation itself matches NOVA 4 criteria.

How does the high sugar and fat content in this bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 36.1 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 38.7 g of total fat and 28.8 g of saturated fat contribute to elevated cholesterol levels; however, the low salt (0.08 g) does not add significant sodium pressure for hypertension.

Is the milk in Cocos Riegel ZB a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes, the product contains whole‑milk powder and is labeled with a milk allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Alnatura, Alnatura GmbH • 40 g

Cocos Riegel ZB

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cocos Riegel ZB is an organic dark chocolate bar with a coconut filling, sold in a 40 g pack and classified as a sugary snack. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high levels of sugar (36.1 g), fat (38.7 g) and saturated fat (28.8 g) per 100 g, though it provides 9.4 g of fiber and contains no added salt. The bar contains milk, making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen, and it may contain traces of gluten, soy, nuts or sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal541 kcal

Fat38.7 g

Saturated Fat28.8 g

Carbohydrates38.7 g

Sugars36.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack bars, this product has substantially more sugar (36.1 g vs 28.98 g), fat (38.7 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (28.8 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt content (0.08 g) is well below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Kokosraspel* 37%, Zartbitterschokolade* 25% (Kakaomasse*, Rohrohrzucker*, Kakaobutter*), Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup*, Vollmilchschokolade* 11% (Rohrohrzucker*, Kakaobutter*, VOLLMILCHPULVER*, Kakaomasse*), Rohrohrzucker*, Glukosesirup* *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft. Kann Spuren von Gluten, Soja, Mandel, Nüssen und Sesam enthalten.

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