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

The bar is made from refined sugar, wheat flour, vegetable oils, dairy powders and cocoa, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; it also includes emulsifier E500 (sodium bicarbonate) and its variant E500ii, as well as soy lecithin, which are typical additives that place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in KEX Choklad affect a diabetic diet?

With 42 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a very high glycemic load and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people managing diabetes should limit consumption and consider it an occasional treat rather than a regular snack.

Is the milk powder in KEX Choklad a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes; the formulation contains both skimmed milk powder and whole‑milk powder, which are dairy proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to milk, so those with a dairy allergy should avoid this product.

Cloetta • 156 g (12 x 13 g)

KEX Choklad 🇸🇪

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

KEX Choklad is a chocolate‑filled wafer bar produced by Cloetta and belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars of about 42 g per 100 g, high fat (24 g) and saturated fat (14 g), while providing 9.7 g of protein and 502 kcal per 100 g; salt is moderate at 0.4 g. The product is certified sustainable and UTZ‑verified for palm oil, yet it contains the allergens gluten, milk and soy and includes the emulsifier E500/E500ii.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal502 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars42 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snacks, this wafer bar contains considerably more sugar, fat and saturated fat, while its salt level is below the category average.

Ingredients

Zucker, Weizenmehl, pflanzliche Öle/Fette (Palm". Shea, Kokos), Magermilchpulver, Molkenpulver (Milch), Kakaobutter, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaomasse, entöltes Kakaopulver, Emulgator (Sojalecithin), Salz, Backtriebmittel (Natriumhydrogencarbonat), Aromen (u.a. Vanillin). Milchschokolade enthält neben Kakaobutter auch andere pflanzliche Fette. Kakar 25%

84%

35%

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