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

It is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, palm oil and milk powder, and includes several food‑grade additives – emulsifiers (soy lecithin, E322/E322i), a glazing agent (arabic gum, E414) and shellac (E904) – which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Kinder SchokoBons affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With roughly 3 g of sugar and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g, the candy is low in both nutrients compared with most sweets, but because it still contains added sugar, people with diabetes should count it toward their daily carbohydrate limit, and those with hypertension should monitor total intake to stay within recommended sodium limits.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in Kinder SchokoBons a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, hazelnuts are present at about 5.8 % of the formulation and the product is labelled for the nut allergen, so individuals allergic to tree nuts should avoid this candy.

Kinder, Ferrero • 350 g

Bonbons Kinder SchokoBons Chocolat au lait - 350G

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bonbons Kinder SchokoBons Milk Chocolate (350 g) are sweet, milk‑chocolate candies filled with a creamy milk‑hazelnut center and marketed as a vegetarian snack. They belong to the PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets”, carry a Nutri‑Score of B, and are classified as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4); they feature low levels of fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt per 100 g. However, the product contains added sugars, palm oil, soy‑based emulsifiers and glazing agents (E322, E322i, E414, E904), is not suitable for vegans, and its plastic envelope packaging is not fully recyclable.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal33 kcal

Fat2.1 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates3 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, which contains about 53 g of sugar, 10.5 g of fat, 7 g of saturated fat and 0.36 g of salt per 100 g, this Kinder SchokoBons product provides only around 3 g of sugar, low fat and saturated fat (≈1.2 g) and minimal salt, making it nutritionally lighter than typical confectionery.

Ingredients

Chocolat supérieur au LAIT 50% (sucre, LAIT en poudre, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, émulsifiants: lécithines [SOJA], arômes), sucre, LAIT écrémé en poudre, huile de palme, NOISETTES 5,8%, BEURRE concentré, chocolat noir (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiants : lécithines [SOJA], arômes), agents d'enrobage (gomme arabique, shellac), sirop de glucose, émulsifiants: lécithines [SOJA], arômes.

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