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

Milkberries are made from refined sugars, vegetable fats, multiple syrups, and several emulsifiers, which puts them in NOVA group 4; the label lists additives E330 (citric acid), E422 (glycerol), E440 (pectin), and E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate).

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in Milkberries affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 61 g of sugar per 100 g, Milkberries can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 12 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which is undesirable for hypertension or cardiovascular risk management.

Is the milk powder in Milkberries a concern for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product contains whole‑milk powder (10 %) and skimmed‑milk powder, so it is not safe for individuals allergic to milk or those who must avoid lactose.

Pergalé • 117 г

Milkberries

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Milkberries are an assorted chocolate candy from the Pergalé brand, classified as sugary snacks and sweets. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its high content of added sugars (61 g), fat (19 g) and saturated fat (12 g) per 100 g, while providing modest protein (3.6 g) and low salt (0.21 g). It contains milk powder and soy lecithin, so it is not suitable for those with milk or soy allergies, and its ultra-processed nature may be a concern for clean-eating diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal459 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars61 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet‑snack averages, Milkberries contain considerably more sugar (61 g vs 53.44 g), fat (19 g vs 10.52 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 6.99 g), while delivering slightly lower salt (0.21 g vs 0.36 g) and higher energy (459 kcal vs 373 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

захарен сироп (захар, вода), захар, растителни мазнини (в променливо съотношение: ший, палмова), пълномаслено мляко на прах 10%, глюкозен сироп, какаова паста 5%, какаово масло, малтодекстрин, влагозадържащ агент глицерол, обезмаслено мляко на прах, пълнеж от горски плодове 0,7% (захар, малини 23%, ягоди 8%, боровинки 6%, къпини 5%, диви вишни 5%, концентриран сок от моркови и шипка, регулатор на киселинността лимонена киселина, натурални ароматизанти, стабилизатор пектини), ягодов пълнеж 0,7% (глюкозен сироп, захар, концентрирано ягодово пюре 10 %, вода, концентриран лимонов сок, концентрат от моркови, фибри от цитрусови плодове, концентрат от шафран, натурален ароматизант, концентрат от плодове на бъз), концентриран сок от боровинки 0,5%, емулгатори: соеви лецитини, полиглицерол полирицинолеат, полиоксиетилен сорбитан.

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