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

The brownie receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines many refined ingredients such as sugar, wheat flour, added fats and a suite of food‑technology additives; these include sorbitol (E420), xanthan gum (E415), soy lecithin, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), sodium propionate as a preservative and citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of Chocolate Brownies affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 46 g of sugar per 100 g, the brownie can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 0.41 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake but is lower than many savory snacks; however, regular consumption could still add to overall daily salt limits for those managing hypertension.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The brownie is not vegan because it contains egg, and it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour; its carbohydrate level (55 g per 100 g) also makes it unsuitable for a strict keto diet, but it is certified Halal and carries the green‑dot label, indicating compliance with halal standards.

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Chocolate Brownies

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chocolate Brownies are a sweet snack belonging to the ‘Sugary snacks’ group and are sold in an 8‑gram plastic‑bag pack of individually wrapped pieces. With a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, the product is classified as ultra‑processed and contains high levels of sugar (46 g/100 g) and fat (25 g/100 g) while its salt content is moderate (0.41 g/100 g). It lists egg, wheat flour and soy as allergens, includes several additives such as sorbitol (E420), xanthan gum (E415), soy lecithin and sodium propionate, but it is certified Halal and carries a green‑dot label.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal474 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars46 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this brownie contains about 58 % more sugar (46 g vs 28.98 g), 42 % more fat (25 g vs 17.65 g) and roughly one‑fifth the salt (0.41 g vs 1.98 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sukker, solsikkeolje, EGG, HVETEMEL, 9% Belgiske sjokoladebiter (sukker, kakaoàsta, kakaosmør, emulgatorer (SOYALECITIN), naturlig vaniljearoma), glukosesirup, kakaopulver, stabilisatorer (sorbitol, glycerin, xantangummi), stivelse, emulgatorer (mono - og diglyserider av fettsyrer, polyglyserolestere av fettsyrer), bakepulver (dinatriumdifosfat, natriumbikarbonat), dextrose, konserveringsmiddel (natriumpropionat), salt, HVETESTIVELSE, surhetsregulator (sitronsyre), vanilje aroma, jernsulfat, folsyre. Kan inneholde spor av MELK, SENNEP.

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