Why is ULKER DUBAI CHOCOLATE WITH KADAYIF KUNAFA PISTACHIO classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product mixes multiple refined components such as sugar, milk powders, cocoa butter, vegetable fats and processed kadayıf crumbles, and it uses food‑grade emulsifiers (E322, E442, E476). These ingredients and processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this product affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular concerns?

At 48 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. The saturated‑fat level of 14.9 g per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol, which may increase cardiovascular risk when consumed regularly.

Is this chocolate bar suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑free diets?

No. The formulation contains whole milk powder, whey powder and skimmed milk powder, so it is not vegan. It also includes wheat flour in the kadayıf crumbles, which adds gluten, and pistachios provide a nut source, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or nut‑free diets.

Ülker • 93g

ULKER DUBAI CHOCOLATE WITH KADAYIF KUNAFA PISTACHIO 93G

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

ULKER DUBAI CHOCOLATE WITH KADAYIF KUNAFA PISTACHIO is a 93 g chocolate bar that combines chocolate, kadayıf crumbles and pistachios. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, has a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with very high sugar (48 g/100 g), total fat (34 g/100 g) and saturated fat (14.9 g/100 g). Although it provides 7.7 g of protein and 2.2 g of fiber per 100 g, it contains gluten, milk, soy and pistachio allergens and includes several emulsifiers such as E322, E442 and E476.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat14.9 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars48 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this bar contains markedly more sugar (48 g vs 28.9 g) and fat (34 g vs 17.6 g) per 100 g, while its salt level (0.34 g) is well below the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, pistachio (8,6%), vegetable fats (palm, palm kernel), crispy 'kadayıf' crumbles (6,4%) [wheat flour, sugar], whey powder, skimmed milk powder, maltodextrin, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, ammonium phosphatides, polyglycerol polyricinoleate), salt, flavourings, fat reduced t cocoa powder, spirulina extract, cocoa solids: 30% minimum, may contain traces of egg and nuts,

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