Why is Wafer with milk cream classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formula combines refined sugars, palm fat, wheat flour and several industrial ingredients that are not found in minimally processed foods; the label lists three additives – lecithin (E322) used as an emulsifier, polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476) another emulsifier, and sodium carbonate (E500) serving as a raising agent.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this wafer affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 44.4 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetics, while the 14 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol; however, the salt level is relatively low, so it adds little to blood‑pressure concerns, but overall the product should be consumed sparingly in these conditions.

Is the milk ingredient in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes, the wafer contains whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder and whey powder, all of which provide lactose and milk proteins; individuals with lactose intolerance may experience digestive discomfort, and those allergic to milk should avoid it completely.

Nesquik

Вафла с млечен крем

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Wafer with milk cream is a sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups, marketed as a crunchy wafer topped with milk-chocolate cream. Per 100 g it provides 530 kcal, 28.5 g of fat (including 14 g of saturated fat), 44.4 g of sugars and 5.1 g of protein, giving it a Nutri-Score of E which reflects the high sugar and saturated-fat levels. The product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA group 4) and contains three common food additives – emulsifier lecithin (E322), polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476) and a raising agent (E500) – while its salt content is moderate at 0.33 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal530 kcal

Fat28.5 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates62.1 g

Sugars44.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this wafer contains about 44.4 g of sugar per 100 g versus 28.98 g, 28.5 g of fat versus 17.65 g, and 0.33 g of salt versus 1.98 g, making it substantially higher in sugar and fat but lower in salt.

Ingredients

Млечен шоколад 35% [захар, какаово масло, какаова маса, пълномаслено мляко на прах (3,8%), суроватка на прах (от мляко), емулгатори (лецитини, полиглицерол полирицинолеат), млечна мазнина, ароматизанти], захар, палмова мазнина, пшеничено брашно, суроватка на прах (от мляко), обезмаслено мляко на прах (1,3%), царевично нишесте, емулгатори (лецитини), сол, набухвател (натриеви карбонати). Млечният шоколад съдържа мин. 30% какаова маса. Може да сържа фъстъци, с ядки.

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