Why is Kipling Mini Battenbergs X5 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it includes multiple industrial ingredients such as added sugars, a glaze, preservatives (E202 sorbate potassium, sodium metabisulphite), acidity regulators (E330 citric acid, E331 sodium citrate), emulsifier (E471 mono‑ and diglycerides), stabilizer (E415 xanthan gum), colourants (E120 cochineal, E161b lutein), raising agents (E450i diphosphate, E500ii sodium bicarbonate) and flavourings.

How does the high sugar content of Kipling Mini Battenbergs X5 affect a diabetic diet?

With 62.8 g of sugar per 100 g, a typical 32 g serving provides about 20 g of sugar, far exceeding daily limits for diabetes and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so it should be avoided or consumed only in very small amounts.

Is the egg powder used in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes both powdered egg white and whole egg powder, which are recognised allergens, making the snack unsafe for anyone allergic to egg.

Mr Kipling • 160 g (5 * 32 g)

Kipling Mini Battenbergs X5

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Kipling Mini Battenbergs X5 are bite-size sponge cake snacks from Mr Kipling, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and belong to NOVA group 4, offering 62.8 g of sugar, 10.3 g of fat and only 0.37 g of salt per 100 g, while providing modest fiber (1.6 g) and protein (3.8 g). The cakes are enriched with calcium, contain egg‑derived powders, milk powder and soy, and therefore are not suitable for egg, milk or soy‑allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal399 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates72.9 g

Sugars61.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet‑snack averages, this mini Battenberg contains about double the sugar (62.8 g vs 29 g per 100 g) while providing less than two‑thirds the fat and roughly one‑third the salt.

Ingredients

Sucre glace, fourrage à l'abricot (sirop de glucose-fructose, abricots, sucre, agent gélifiant (acide pétrolique), acide (acide citrique), régulateur d'acidité (citrates de sodium)} conservateur (Sorbate de potassium)), sucre, farine de _blé_ (enrichi en calcium, fer, niacine, thiamine), sirop de glucose, huiles végétales (palmier, colza), farine de _soja_, noix de coco desséchée (contient conservateur (_métabisulfite_ de sodium (_sulfites_))), poudre de _lait_ écrémé, humectant (glycérine végétale), blancs d'_oeufs_ en poudre, _oeufs_ en poudre, agents levants (Diphosphate Disodique, Bicarbonate de sodium), Sel, Émulsifiant (Mono - et Diglycérides d'acides gras), Stabilisant (Gomme Xanthane), Conservateur (Sorbate de Potassium), Arômes, Couleurs (Cochenille, Lutéine).

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.