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

The bar undergoes multiple industrial steps, refining wheat flour, adding cocoa butter, milk powders, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and raising agents, typical of ultra‑processed foods, which places it in NOVA 4. Its label lists two additives: E322 (lecithins, an emulsifier) and E500 (sodium carbonate, a raising agent).

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content affect diabetic or cardiovascular health?

Consuming 42.7 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for tight diabetic control. The 17.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g may raise LDL cholesterol, increasing the risk of heart disease when eaten frequently.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes. Wheat flour is the primary source of gluten in the bar, and the ingredient list flags gluten as an allergen, so anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid it.

Nestlé, Kitkat • 124.5 g

KITKAT Thé vert 3 x 41,5g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

KITKAT Thé vert is a white‑chocolate‑coated crunchy wafer bar flavored with matcha green tea, packaged in a box of three 41.5 g portions. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high sugar (42.7 g/100 g), high fat (30.4 g) and saturated fat (17.1 g), while offering low fiber and modest protein. Consumers should note the presence of gluten and milk allergens and consider the product’s limited nutritional benefits against its indulgent taste.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal536 kcal

Fat30.4 g

Saturated Fat17.1 g

Carbohydrates56.4 g

Sugars42.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this KitKat bar contains significantly more sugar (42.7 g vs 28.98 g), almost double the fat (30.4 g vs 17.65 g) and about twice the saturated fat (17.1 g vs 7.8 g), but considerably less salt (0.27 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, farine de BLE, beurre de cacao, LAIT écrémé en poudre, huiles végétales (palme, karité), matière grasse de LAIT anhydre, PETIT-LAIT en poudre, cacao maigre, thé vert matcha en poudre (1%), émulsifiant (lécithines), pâte de cacao, poudre à lever (carbonates de sodium), arôme naturel de vanille.

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