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

The biscuit combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple fats (cocoa butter, palm oil, coconut oil) and processing aids such as emulsifier lecithins (E322), raising agents sodium carbonates (E500) and diphosphates (E450), plus maltodextrin and natural flavorings, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this biscuit affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 40 g of sugars and 12 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL cholesterol, while the 0.65 g of salt adds to sodium intake; therefore it should be limited or avoided by individuals managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is this biscuit suitable for a vegan diet?

No, the formulation includes milk powder, whey, butter, butterfat, egg powder and lecithins derived from soy, all of which are animal‑derived, so vegans should avoid it.

Wernli • 125g

Wernli

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Wernli milk‑chocolate biscuit bars are 125 g sweet snack biscuits made in Switzerland and belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes families. The product is high in sugar (40 g per 100 g), fat (24 g, saturated 12 g), moderate in salt (0.65 g) and provides 520 kcal per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification, while containing allergens such as milk, eggs, gluten, nuts and soy. It does offer 8 g of protein and calcium and carries sustainable‑farming and UTZ cocoa certifications, but also includes palm oil, several additives (E322, E450, E500) and a high level of added sugars.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal520 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Trans Fat0.10 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack biscuit, this Wernli milk‑chocolate biscuit contains markedly more sugar (40 g vs 28.98 g), fat (24 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (12 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt level (0.65 g) is below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _froment_, sucre, beurre de cacao, _lait_ entier en poudre graisse, huile végétale non hydrogénée (palme, coco), pâte de cacao, sucre brut, sérum de _lait_, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, _beurre_ concentré, , sirop de glucose, _œuf_* en poudre, poudres à lever: carbonates de sodium et diphosphates, maltodextrine, arômes naturels, _beurre_, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), _noisettes_, sel de cuisine, cacao maigre en poudre, sirop de sucre inverti, blanc d'_œuf_* en poudre, sucre caramélisé. *Œufs d'élevage au sol.

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