Why is Chupa Chups The Best of Lollipops classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugars, glucose syrup, multiple fruit purees, added acids, flavorings and two colorants, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 tier. Its listed additives are color E150d (caramel), color E162 (anthocyanins), lactic acid (E270), malic acid (E296) and citric acid (E330).

How does the high sugar content in this lollipop affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 82 g of sugars per 100 g, the lollipop can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, and the modest 0.13 g of salt, although low, does not offset the overall high carbohydrate load that can contribute to elevated blood pressure when consumed in excess.

Based on its ingredient list, is this lollipop suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The lollipop is not vegan because it contains whey powder and whole milk powder, and it is not keto friendly due to its very high carbohydrate (82 g sugar) content. Gluten‑free status is confirmed by the label, but halal suitability cannot be assured because some additives (e.g., certain colorants or acids) may be derived from animal sources.

Chupa Chups • 120g

Chupa ChupsThe best of lollipops

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chupa Chups The Best of Lollipops is a multi‑flavour hard candy marketed as a sweet snack, belonging to the Sugary snacks group. With a Nutri‑Score of E, a NOVA 4 classification and 82 g of sugars per 100 g, the lollipop is high in sugar, low in fat and salt, and contains several additives (E150d, E162, E270, E296, E330) and allergens such as milk, apple, banana, kiwi, orange and peach. Despite its ultra‑processed nature, the product receives an Eco‑Score of B, indicating a relatively moderate environmental impact, and it carries a gluten‑free label.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal384 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates94 g

Sugars82 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains 82 g of sugars per 100 g, far above the category average of 53.44 g, while its fat (0.2 g) and salt (0.13 g) are well below the typical 10.52 g fat and 0.36 g salt levels for similar snacks.

Ingredients

(for strawberry and apple flavours): sugar, glucose syrup, fruit puree (3%) (apple, cherry ,raspberry, pineapple, lime, lemon, strawberry, peach, banana, orange, blueberry, blackberry, mango, watermelon, kiwi), acids (lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid), flavourings, colour (e150d), (for strawberry-cream flavour): sugar, glucose syrup, whey powder, fruit puree (3%) (apple, cherry, raspberry, pineapple, lime, lemon, strawberry, peach, banana, orange, blueberry, blackberry, mango, watermelon, kiwi), whole milk powder (2%), cocoa butter, colour (e162), flavourings,

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