Why is Salty caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The snack is made from refined wheat flour, margarine, multiple leavening agents, and several flavorings, all of which undergo extensive industrial processing; it lists additives E330 (citric acid), E500 (sodium carbonates) and E503 (ammonium carbonates) together with lecithins, aroma and color‑carotenes, which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

How do the high sugar and saturated‑fat levels in Salty caramel affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 43 g of sugar and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, while the 0.34 g of salt adds to sodium intake; such amounts are generally discouraged for diabetic or hypertensive diets that require low sugar and low saturated‑fat foods.

Is Salty caramel suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No. The product contains wheat flour (gluten), soy, sesame and peanuts, and it uses margarine and dairy‑derived whey powder, so it is neither vegan, gluten‑free nor free of common tree‑nut and peanut allergens.

FLIS • 150g

Salty caramel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Salty caramel is a sweet‑and‑salty Polish snack classified under the “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E (score 29) and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of fat (29 g), saturated fat (12 g), and added sugars (43 g) per 100 g. While its sugar and salt amounts are slightly below average for sweet snacks, its energy (530 kcal) and fat content are considerably higher, and it contains several food additives and allergens such as wheat, soy, peanuts, and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal530 kcal

Fat29 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains far more fat (29 g vs 10.5 g average) and saturated fat (12 g vs 7 g) and higher calories, but lower sugar (43 g vs 53 g) and slightly less salt than the typical sweet‑snack profile.

Ingredients

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