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

It combines refined sugar, cocoa butter, vegetable fats, multiple dairy powders and several processed ingredients; the label lists emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), raising agent sodium carbonates (E500), flavorings and a small amount of barley malt extract, all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

How does the sugar content in CHOCO WAFER affect a diabetic diet?

With 41 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack provides a rapid source of glucose that can cause significant blood‑sugar spikes, so it should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in CHOCO WAFER a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains hazelnuts and also carries a risk of cross‑contamination with other nuts such as almonds, making it unsuitable for anyone allergic to tree nuts.

Lindt • 138 g

CHOCO WAFER

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

CHOCO WAFER is a chocolate‑flavored wafer snack produced by Lindt and classified in the sugary snacks and chocolate products groups. At 100 g it delivers 545 kcal, 33 g of fat (17 g saturated), 41 g of sugars and 0.25 g of salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with a high proportion of added sugars and saturated fat but modest protein (7.2 g) and very low fiber. The formulation contains gluten, milk, hazelnuts, soy and lactose, and includes additives such as soy lecithin (E322), sodium carbonates (E500) and flavorings, which may be relevant for allergy‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal545 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars41 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack category, CHOCO WAFER has slightly more sugars (41 g vs 40.22 g), a similar total fat level (33 g vs 33.08 g), lower saturated fat (17 g vs 18.99 g) and salt (0.25 g vs 0.42 g), but its energy content is higher (545 kcal vs 519 kcal).

Ingredients

Sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, wheat flour, whole milk powder, vegetable fat (sunflower, cocoa, coconut), skimmed milk powder, hazelnuts, lactose, fat reduced cocoa, hazelnut paste, emulsifier (soya lecithin), barley malt extract, salt, raising agents (sodium carbonates), flavourings, vanilla beans. May contain eggs, almonds, mustard.

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