Why is Ovomaltine Crunchy classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, vegetable oils, malt extract and multiple food‑grade additives. The label lists E304 (ascorbyl palmitate), E304i (ascorbyl palmitate variant), E307 (alpha‑tocopherol), E322 and E322i (lecithins), and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the high sugar content in Ovomaltine Crunchy impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 50.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes; its low salt (0.2 g) is not a concern for hypertension, but the overall caloric density (547 kcal/100 g) can contribute to weight gain if consumed in large amounts.

Based on its ingredient list, is Ovomaltine Crunchy suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. The product contains milk and whey (dairy), barley malt extract (gluten) and several animal‑derived vitamins, so it is not vegan or gluten‑free; it also includes added sugars and vegetable oils, making it unsuitable for strict keto, and it does not carry any halal certification.

Ovomaltine • 660 g

Ovomaltine crunchy

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Ovomaltine Crunchy is a Swiss-made chocolate spread that combines barley malt extract, cocoa and crunchy Ovomaltine bits, sold in a glass jar. Belonging to the “Sugary snacks” PNNS group, it carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, delivering 50.1 g of sugars, 32.4 g of fat (5.5 g saturated) and 3.7 g of protein per 100 g, while providing virtually no fiber and only 0.2 g of salt. Positive points include Rainforest-Alliance and UTZ certified cocoa and a modest protein contribution, but the product also contains added sugars, several food additives (E304, E304i, E307, E322, E322i, E471), and allergens such as gluten, milk and hazelnuts, making it an ultra-processed sweet spread.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal547 kcal

Fat32.4 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates59.4 g

Sugars50.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breakfast spread, Ovomaltine Crunchy contains far more fat (32.4 g vs 10.5 g) and calories (547 kcal vs 373 kcal), while its sugar (50.1 g) is slightly below the typical 53.4 g and it provides more protein (3.7 g vs 2.9 g) but no dietary fiber.

Ingredients

Extrait de malt d'ORGE et de cacao Ovomaltine 33% (extrait de mat (ORGE 17 LAIT ecreme concentre, lactoserum concentré (LAIT, cacao maigre en poudre 68% sure fructose minéraux carbonate de magnesium phosphate de calcium, huile de coza, vitamines Canine BI, riboflavine: 82, niacine: PP, B6, acide folique : 89, B12, biotine: 88, acide pantothérique: 85) se arome (vaniline, sucre, huiles vegetales (huile de colza huile de colza totalement hydrogenée, NOISETTES emulsifiants (lecithine de tournesol, mono - et diglycerides d'acides gras, mineral phosphate de calcium cacao maiere en poudre 0,4%, antioxydants (palmitate d'ascorbyle, alpha-tocopherol, arome vanilline Certifie Rainforest Alliance

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