Why is Biscuits with chocolate‑flavored filling and covered with milk chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The biscuit combines refined sugar, glucose‑fructose syrup, wheat flour and numerous food‑grade additives, a hallmark of ultra‑processed foods. It lists six additives: caramel color (E153), citric acid (E330), pectin (E440), wheat‑derived emulsifier (E471), mono‑ and diglycerides (E476), and ammonium carbonates (E503) used for texture, stability and flavor.

How does the sugar content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 52 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic individuals. Although its salt is low, the high sugar outweighs any benefit for hypertension management, and regular consumption may contribute to weight gain.

Is the milk powder used in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

Yes. The ingredient list includes skimmed milk powder and dehydrated milk fat, both of which contain lactose, so the biscuit is not safe for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.

Milka • 128g

Бисквити с пълнеж с аромат на шоколад и покрити с млечен шоколад

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These Milka‑branded biscuits feature a chocolate‑flavored filling and a milk‑chocolate coating, placing them in the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes family. At 375 kcal per 100 g they provide moderate fat (8.5 g) and low salt (0.23 g), but their sugar level is very high at 52 g, and fiber and protein are below average. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), contains six additives (including E153, E330, E440, E471, E476, E503) and lists allergens such as milk, eggs, gluten, soy and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal375 kcal

Fat8.5 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains about 52 g of sugar per 100 g, almost double the category average, while its fat (8.5 g) and salt (0.23 g) are well below typical values.

Ingredients

Захар, глюкозо-фруктозен сироп, пшенично брашно, яйца, вода, какаово масло, обезмаслено мляко на прах, какаова маса, картофено нишесте, суроватка на прах (от мляко), рапично масло, дехидратирана млечна мазнина, желиращ агент (пектини), оцветители (карамел амониев, растителен въглен, каротини), сух яйчен белтък, ароматизанти, емулгатори (соеви лецитини, Е476, E471), лешникова паста, сол, набухвател (амониеви карбонати), регулатор на киселинността (лимонена киселина), Може да съдържа други ядки,

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