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

The product combines refined sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cream powder, lactose, sweet whey powder and an emulsifier, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the only listed additive is lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, which together place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the high sugar content in this white chocolate impact someone following a diabetic diet?

With 52 g of sugar per 100 g, the chocolate can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans unless very small portions are carefully accounted for in daily carbohydrate limits.

Is the milk powder in this white chocolate a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains whole milk powder and cream powder, both of which are dairy ingredients that can trigger reactions in individuals with milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Ja!,Rewe,Stollwerck • 100g

Weiße schokolade

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

White chocolate is a 100 g confection classified under the sugary snacks and chocolate products families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with high levels of sugar (52 g), fat (38.7 g) and saturated fat (23.7 g) per 100 g, while containing low salt and virtually no fiber. The product also lists milk and soy as allergens and includes the additive lecithin (E322), making it unsuitable for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal582 kcal

Fat38.7 g

Saturated Fat23.7 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet‑snack averages, this white chocolate contains more sugar (52 g vs 40.22 g), higher fat (38.7 g vs 33.08 g) and saturated fat (23.7 g vs 18.99 g), a higher energy value (582 kcal vs 519.46 kcal), but less salt, protein and especially fiber.

Ingredients

Zucker, Kakaobutter, Vollmilchpulver, Sahnepulver, Milchzucker, Süßmolkenpulver, Emulgator (Lecithine (Soja)), Bourbon-Vanilleextrakt. Kann Spuren von Schalenfrüchten und Gluten enthalten.

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