Why is Fibre One 90 Chocolate Fudge Brownies classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm and shea fats, cocoa powder and multiple food‑technology ingredients such as emulsifiers (E322), antioxidants (E306), thickeners (E410, E415), a humectant (E422) and raising agents (E450, E500/E500ii), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the brownie can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should limit portion size; the 0.96 g of salt is lower than the average snack but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so it should be consumed cautiously by those managing hypertension.

Is the egg white powder in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the formulation includes egg white powder, which is a recognized egg allergen, making the product unsuitable for anyone with an egg allergy and confirming it is not vegan.

General Mills • 5, 24g

Fibre One 90 -Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fibre One 90 Chocolate Fudge Brownies are a sweet snack classified in the Sugary snacks PNNS group, marketed as a high‑fibre, chocolate‑flavoured brownie with fudge pieces and a chocolate drizzle. A 100 g serving provides 365 kcal, 13.8 g fat (8.7 g saturated), 0.96 g salt, 20.9 g sugars and 21.2 g dietary fibre, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, reflecting both the benefit of very high fibre and the drawbacks of high saturated fat, moderate sugar and many additives. The formula contains allergens (egg white powder, gluten, milk, soy) and several additives (E306, E322, E410, E415, E422, E450, E500/E500ii) and carries an Eco‑Score of E, indicating a low environmental performance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal365 kcal

Fat13.8 g

Saturated Fat8.7 g

Carbohydrates44.8 g

Sugars20.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snack averages, this brownie has lower sugar (20.9 g vs 28.98 g), lower total fat (13.8 g vs 17.65 g) and salt (0.96 g vs 1.98 g), but slightly higher saturated fat (8.7 g vs 7.8 g), lower protein (4.8 g vs 6.33 g) and dramatically higher fibre (21.2 g vs 3.07 g).

Ingredients

Wheat flour, oligofructose, vegetable fats (palm, shea), sugar, fat-reduced cocoa powder (8%), fructose, humectant (glycerol), water, wheat fibre, egg white powder, raising agents (diphosphates, sodium bicarbonate), flavourings, salt, thickeners (locust bean gum, xanthan gum), emulsifiers (lecithins (contains soy)), whole milk powder, antioxidant (tocopherol-rich extract). For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain tree nuts.

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