Why is Twix frozen classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes multiple industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E471, E492), stabilizers (E407, E410, E412), a natural colour (E150a caramel), a raising agent (E503), and palm‑derived fats, all of which are criteria for the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With about 25 g of sugars and 9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for people with diabetes and may raise LDL cholesterol levels, while its low salt makes it less of a concern for hypertension.

Is the palm oil used in this ice cream a concern for sustainability?

Yes, the formulation lists palm oil and palm kernel oil, which are linked to deforestation and habitat loss for threatened species; this contributes a negative adjustment in its environmental score.

Twix • 1 gram

Twix glacé

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Twix frozen ice cream bar, a caramel and biscuit coated treat made in France, belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high saturated fat (9.0 g/100 g), modest total fat (14.6 g/100 g), low salt (0.26 g/100 g) and very low fiber (0.09 g/100 g). While it is free from artificial flavors and colorings, it contains several allergens (gluten, milk, soy) and ingredients of sustainability concern such as palm oil, and its added sugars are high.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal281 kcal

Fat14.6 g

Carbohydrates34.8 g

Proteins2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this Twix frozen bar has lower total sugar and fat but higher saturated fat and considerably less fiber and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, sirop de glucose, _lait_ écrémé, crème légère (_lait_), eau, beurre de cacao, matière grasse de noix de coco, _lait_ écrémé concentré sucré, pâte de cacao, farine de _blé_, matière grasse de palme, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, _lactose_, matière grasse du _lait_, huile de palmiste, petit-_lait_ en poudre, cacao maigre, beurre (_lait_), émulsifiants (lécithine de _soja_, E471, tristéarate de sorbitane), _lait_ entier en poudre, stabilisants (E407, E410, E412), arômes naturels (_lait_), sel, colorant naturel (caramel ordinaire), cacao en poudre, poudre à lever (E503), extrait naturel de vanille. (Peut contenir: cacahuète, noisette, amande). Produit en France.

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