Why is MILK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL WAFER BISCUIT classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes multiple refined ingredients, industrial emulsifiers, flavorings and added sugars that are typical of highly processed foods. Its additive list features soy lecithin (E322), sodium bicarbonate (E500/E500ii) as a raising agent, plus flavorings and emulsifiers used in both the caramel and chocolate layers.

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

With 34.7 g of sugar and 12.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control or heart‑healthy eating plans that limit added sugars and saturated fats.

Is the presence of soy lecithin and milk a concern for people with soy or dairy allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes soy lecithin and several forms of milk (sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, skimmed milk powder), all of which are recognized allergens and must be avoided by individuals with soy or dairy sensitivities.

TUNNOCK'S • 30g

MILK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL WAFER BISCUIT

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

MILK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL WAFER BISCUIT is a Scottish-made sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high sugar (34.7 g) and saturated fat (12.7 g) per 100 g, though its total fat and salt are close to average and it does provide modest fiber and micronutrients such as iron and thiamine. The biscuit contains gluten, milk and soy allergens, uses palm oil marked as sustainable, and achieves an EcoScore of A, reflecting a mixed nutritional and environmental profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars34.5 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this wafer contains about 35 g of sugar per 100 g (roughly 20 % more), its saturated fat is around 13 g (over 60 % above the typical 7.8 g), while its total fat and salt are close to or below the category averages.

Ingredients

CARAMEL 50% (GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, SWEETENED CONDENSED _MILK_, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, PALM OIL, FLAVOURING, EMULSIFIER (_SOYA_ LECITHIN)), _MILK_ CHOCOLATE 33% (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA MASS, STANDARDISED WHOLE _MILK_, SKIMMED _MILK_ POWDER, PALM OIL, SHEA BUTTER, EMULSIFIER (SOYA LECITHIN), FLAVOURING), WAFER 17% (FORTIFIED _WHEAT_ FLOUR (_WHEAT_ FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMINE), SUGAR, RAPESEED OIL, RAISING AGENT (SODIUM BICARBONATE), SALT, EMULSIFIER (_SOYA_ LECITHIN)).

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