Why is Prinzen Rolle – Doppelkekse classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It uses refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm fat and several technological aids, which together place it in the ultra‑processed category; the listed additives are ammonium carbonate (E503) as a leavening agent, sodium carbonate (E500) for raising and acidity regulation, and lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The 31 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making the biscuit unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 9 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, which may exacerbate cardiovascular risk; the modest salt level (0.33 g) is less of a concern for hypertension but does not offset the other risks.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

Yes; the biscuit contains wheat flour and wheat starch, both of which contain gluten, so it is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Sondey • 500 g

Prinzen Rolle - Doppelkekse

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Prinzen Rolle – Doppelkekse are sweet chocolate‑filled sandwich biscuits sold by Lidl, classified as sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes in the PNNS system. Per 100 g they provide 477 kcal, 19 g fat (9 g saturated), 31 g sugars, 6.3 g protein and 3.9 g fiber, with a Nutri‑Score of E and a salt level of 0.33 g. The product is an ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) item containing palm fat, added sugars and three food‑additives (E500, E503, E322), and it may trigger gluten or soy allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat9 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snack biscuits, this product contains more sugar (31 g vs 28.9 g), more fat (19 g vs 17.7 g) and more saturated fat (9 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt content is lower (0.33 g vs 2.01 g).

Ingredients

Weizenmehl, Zucker, Palmfett, Weizenstärke, 5.5% fettarmes Kakaopulver*, Glukosesirup, Backtriebmittel: Ammoniumcarbonate, Natriumcarbonate; Speisesalz, Emulgator: Lecithine; Erbsenprotein, Säureregulator: Natriumcarbonate. *Rainforest Alliance-zertifiziert. Mehr unter ra.org. Kann Spuren von Soja und Schalenfrüchten enthalten. Vor Wärme schützen und trocken lagern. Nach dem Öffnen innerhalb weniger Tage verzehren. Ungeöffnet

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