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

The product is assigned to NOVA group 4 because it includes multiple industrial ingredients such as added cane sugar, palm oil, invert sugar syrup, a raising agent (sodium carbonates) and an emulsifier (lecithin), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in these cookies affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookies can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which is unsuitable for people managing diabetes; the 0.68 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but may still contribute to elevated blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, so consumption should be limited.

Are Hafer Cookies Vollmilchschokolade suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the cookies contain whole milk chocolate, whole milk powder and wheat flour, which make them non‑vegan and not gluten‑free; the high carbohydrate content (60 g per 100 g) also exceeds keto limits, and although no pork ingredients are listed, the product does not carry a halal certification.

Rewe,Rewe Bio,Pally Biscuits • 300 g

Hafer Cookies Vollmilchschokolade

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hafer Cookies Vollmilchschokolade are oat-based chocolate cookies marketed as sweet snacks and belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA group 4), reflecting the presence of added sugars, palm oil, and emulsifiers such as lecithin. While the cookies provide 5.1 g of dietary fiber per 100 g and 8.2 g of protein, they also contain high levels of fat (24 g), saturated fat (12 g), sugars (31 g) and moderate salt (0.68 g), making them an energy-dense treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal469 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this cookie contains more fat (24 g vs 17.65 g), higher saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g), slightly more sugar (31 g vs 28.98 g), lower salt (0.68 g vs 1.98 g), higher energy (469 kcal vs 418 kcal) and more fiber (5.1 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Haferflocken¹ 32%, Vollmilchschokolade¹ 25% (Rohrzucker', Vollmilchpulver, Kakaobutter, Kakaomasse, Emulgator (Lecithine (Soja¹))), Zucker, Weizenvollkornmehl, Palmöl', Invertzuckersirup, Backtriebmittel (Natriumcarbonate), Speisesalz. aus kontrolliert biologischer Landwirtschaft.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.