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

Caprice is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies heavily on refined sugars, vegetable oils (including palm oil), and multiple industrial ingredients such as stabilisers, emulsifiers, colour (ammonia caramel, E150c), antioxidants (ascorbyl palmitate E304i, tocopherol‑rich extract E306) and sweeteners like sorbitol syrup (E420ii). These processed components, along with the use of refined flours and cocoa powder, place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Caprice affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 48 g of sugar per 100 g, Caprice can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. Its 0.38 g of salt per 100 g exceeds the average for sweet snacks and may contribute to increased blood pressure, so it should be limited or avoided by those on a hypertensive diet.

Is the hazelnut paste in Caprice a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes. Caprice contains 5.5 % hazelnut paste and the label notes traces of nuts and peanuts, so anyone allergic to tree nuts or peanuts should avoid this product.

PAPADOPOULOS • 400gr

Caprice

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Caprice is a chocolate‑filled wafer biscuit that belongs to the Sugary snacks family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high levels of added sugars (48 g), saturated fat (8.4 g) and moderate salt (0.38 g) per 100 g, alongside several additives and palm‑derived oils. The product does provide more dietary fibre (4.3 g), protein (7.4 g) and fibre than many comparable snacks, but it also contains gluten, milk, soy and hazelnut allergens, making it unsuitable for many restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal379 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat8.4 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars48 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack profiles, Caprice contains substantially more fat and saturated fat while offering higher fibre and protein and slightly lower sugar content.

Ingredients

sugar, wheat flour, vegetable oils (palm oil, palm kernel oil, shea oil), lactose , hazelnut paste 6%, fat reduced cocoa powder 3,5%, milk proteins, stabiliser (sorbitol syrup), starch, fructose, skimmed milk powder, colour (ammonia caramel), dietary fibre, salt, emulsifier ( soya lecitin), antioxidants (ascorbyl palmitate, tocopherol-rich extract), flavourings

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