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

Crunch is labelled NOVA 4 because its ingredients are largely refined and industrially manufactured, including milk powders, whey powder and cocoa mass, and it contains added emulsifier (sunflower lecithin, E322) and flavourings, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in Crunch affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 50.4 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 15.5 g of saturated fat and 0.35 g of salt can contribute to elevated cholesterol and blood‑pressure levels, so consumption should be limited for those conditions.

Is the milk present in Crunch a concern for people with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy?

Yes. Crunch contains whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, whey powder and butterfat derived from milk, so it is not safe for anyone with a milk allergy and may cause symptoms in individuals who are lactose intolerant.

Nestlé • 100g

Crunch

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crunch is a milk‑chocolate bar with crisped cereals that belongs to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and a high content of sugars (50.4 g), saturated fat (15.5 g) and salt (0.35 g per 100 g, while also providing 29 % cocoa solids, 18 % milk solids and 6.5 g of protein. While it offers some cocoa and dairy protein, the overall energy (513 kcal) and added sugar (1.5 g) make it a treat best consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal514 kcal

Fat25.9 g

Saturated Fat15.5 g

Carbohydrates64.1 g

Sugars48.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Crunch contains considerably more sugar (50.4 g vs 40.2 g) while its total fat (25.8 g) and saturated fat (15.5 g) are below the typical values of 33.1 g and 19.0 g, and its salt level (0.35 g) is slightly lower than the 0.42 g average.

Ingredients

milk chocolate with crisped cereals, contains cocoa solids 29% minimum and milk solids 18% minimum, ingredients: sugar, cocoa butter, crisped cereals (15%) (rice flour, sugar fat-reduced cocoa powder, salt), cocoa mass, whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, whey powder (from milk), butterfat (from milk), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), flavouring, allergy advice! for allergens, see ingredients in bold, may contain tree nuts and wheat gluten,

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