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

The snack combines refined wheat flour, glucose syrup, added sugars and several processed ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. It contains the raising agents sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii) and disodium diphosphate (E450 i), as well as emulsifier soy lecithin (E322) and a small amount of vanilla and spices.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in Napolitaner affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 25 g of sugar and 19 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL‑cholesterol, which are undesirable for people managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk; it should be consumed only in very limited amounts or avoided in such diets.

Is the hazelnut cream in Napolitaner a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes. The filling contains 9 % hazelnuts, and the ingredient list clearly marks hazelnuts as an allergen, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this product.

Loackers • 175 g

Napolitaner

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Napolitaner by Loacker is a crisp wafer snack filled with a hazelnut cream that contains 75% cream. Nutritionally it is high in fat (27 g), saturated fat (19 g), sugars (25 g) and calories (518 kcal) per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification for ultra‑processed foods, and it includes additives such as E450 and E500 while listing gluten, milk, nuts and soy as allergens. On the positive side it provides 8.6 g of protein and 3.7 g of fiber per 100 g and is free from preservatives and colourings, but its high saturated‑fat content and overall energy density make it unsuitable for low‑fat or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal517 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack wafer, Napolitaner contains less sugar (25 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.36 g vs 1.98 g) per 100 g, but its fat (27 g) and saturated fat (19 g) far exceed typical values, making it notably richer.

Ingredients

_Weizenmehl_, Kokosöl, Glukosesirup, Zucker, _Haselnüsse_ 9% in der Creme, Süßmolkepulver (_Milch_), _Sojamehl_, _Magermilchpulver_, magerer Kakao, Dextrose, _Gerstenmalzextrakt_, Backtriebmittel (Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Dinatriumdiphosphat), Salz, Emulgator _Sojalecithine_, Bourbon Vanilleschoten, Gewürze,

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