Why is Yorkie Duo Raisin & Biscuit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several industrial ingredients such as vegetable fats (palm, mango kernel, sal, shea), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, E322), raising agents (ammonium bicarbonate, E503II and sodium bicarbonate, E500II), and partially inverted sugar syrup; these processed components, together with the refined chocolate and biscuit base, place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar content in Yorkie Duo Raisin & Biscuit affect people with diabetes?

With 56.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar delivers a rapid glucose load that can cause sharp blood‑sugar spikes, making it unsuitable as a regular choice for people managing diabetes or seeking low‑glycaemic options.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the biscuit component contains wheat flour, which provides gluten; therefore the bar is not safe for anyone following a gluten‑free diet or who has celiac disease.

Nestlé • 66g

YORKIE DUO RAISIN & BISCUIT

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Yorkie Duo Raisin & Biscuit is a chocolate snack bar that combines milk chocolate, raisins and a wheat biscuit, marketed by Nestlé. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and its nutrient profile shows very high sugars (56.8 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (14.3 g per 100 g) with low salt. While it provides some protein (6.3 g) and fiber (2.2 g), the overall balance is dominated by added sugars and fats, making it a treat rather than a nutritious snack.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal456 kcal

Fat24.5 g

Saturated Fat14.3 g

Carbohydrates59.9 g

Sugars56.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack category, this bar contains more than 40 % higher sugar (56.8 g vs 40.22 g per 100 g) but less fat (24.5 g vs 33.08 g), lower salt (0.24 g vs 0.42 g) and lower energy (456 kcal vs 519 kcal).

Ingredients

Milk chocolate (Sugar, Dried whole _milk_, Cocoa butter, Cocoa mass, Vegetable fats (Palm/Mango kernel/Sal/Shea), Lactose and proteins from whey (from Milk), Whey powder (from Milk), Skimmed milk powder, Butterfat (from Milk), Emulsifier (Sunflower lecithin), Raisins, Biscuit (_Wheat_ flour (contains Calcium, Iron, Thiamin and Niacin), Sugar, Vegetable fats (Palm, Rapeseed), Partially inverted refiners' syrup, Modified starch, Raising agents (Ammonium bicarbonate, Sodium bicarbonate), Salt).

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