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

The product is made from a blend of milk chocolate, sugar, glucose syrup, butter, condensed milk and other processed ingredients, and it uses several food‑industry additives: E476 (a polymeric emulsifier), E330 (citric acid as an acidity regulator), E406 (agar as a gelling agent) and E202 (potassium sorbate as a preservative). These components, together with the refined sugars and multiple processing steps, place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this snack affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 49 g of added sugars per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes without careful portion control. Its salt level is relatively low at 0.12 g per 100 g, so it does not significantly contribute to sodium intake for hypertensive individuals, but the overall high calorie and fat load remain a concern for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for consumers with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy lecithin, listed among the emulsifiers, originates from soybeans and is declared as a potential allergen. People with a confirmed soy allergy should avoid this product, as even trace amounts of soy proteins can trigger allergic reactions.

E. Wedel • 340 g

pasie mleczko śmietankowe

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a milk‑chocolate‑coated marshmallow snack (Sugary snacks / Sweets) marketed by E. Wedel. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, high fat (22 g/100 g), saturated fat (14 g/100 g) and added sugars (49 g/100 g), while providing modest protein (3.5 g) and fiber (1.4 g). The item also contains common allergens – milk, eggs, soy and gluten – and includes four food additives (E476, E330, E406, E202) that contribute to its shelf‑life and texture.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal449 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack (53.4 g sugar, 10.5 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this marshmallow contains similar sugar but roughly double the fat and saturated fat, lower salt, higher calories (449 kcal vs 373 kcal) and a slightly higher protein content.

Ingredients

Czekolada mleczna 31 % (Cukier, Tłuszcz kakaowy, Mleko pełne w proszku, Miazga kakaowa, Serwatka w proszku (z mleka), Tłuszcz mleczny, Emulgatory: lecytyny sojowe i E 476, Aromat), Cukier, Syrop glukozowy, Masło, Mleko zagęszczone słodzone (Mleko, Cukier), Roztwór cukru inwertowanego, Białko jaja w proszku, Substancja żelująca (agar), Śmietanka w proszku (0,5 %), Aromaty, Regulator kwasowości (kwas cytrynowy), Substancja konserwująca (E 202). Czekolada mleczna: masa kakaowa minimum 32 %, masa mleczna minimum 18 %. Może zawierać orzeszki arachidowe, orzechy, zboża (gluten).

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