Why is Krackjack classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA 4 because its formulation blends refined wheat flour, refined palm-based oils, sugars, and a suite of industrial additives such as raising agents (E503, E10, E341), acidity regulators (E270, E296), flour‑treatment agents (E223, E1100, E1101), an emulsifier (E472e) and artificial vanilla flavour, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in Krackjack affect a diabetic or cardiovascular‑risk diet?

With about 19.6 g of sugar and 9.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or heart‑related conditions.

Based on the ingredients, is Krackjack suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains only plant‑derived ingredients and is labelled vegetarian, so it is vegan‑friendly; however, it includes wheat flour (gluten) and a high carbohydrate load, which disqualify it from gluten‑free and keto diets, and its palm‑oil sourcing is not specified for halal certification.

Parle • 56.7g

Krackjack

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Krackjack is a sweet, crunchy biscuit made by Parle, classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes dietary groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high sugar (≈19 g/100 g), saturated fat (≈9 g/100 g) and moderate salt (≈0.9 g/100 g) content, as well as multiple additives and palm-derived oils. While it provides a quick source of energy and is certified vegetarian, its elevated sugar and saturated-fat levels, presence of palm oil and several food additives make it a less optimal choice for health-focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal489 kcal

Fat19.9 g

Saturated Fat9.4 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Carbohydrates70.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Krackjack provides less sugar (19.6 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.93 g vs 1.98 g) but more saturated fat (9.4 g vs 7.8 g) and higher energy (≈490 kcal vs 418 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

REFINED WHEAT FLOUR (MAIDA), REFINED OILS (PALMOLEIN AND PALM), SUGAR (19.1%), RAISING AGENTS [ 503 (ii), 10 (ii), 341 (i) ], INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, IODISED SALT(0.9%) YEAST, ACIDITY REGULATORS [270,296], FLOUR TREATMENT AGENTS [223,1101 (ii),1100(i)], EMULSIFIER OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN [472e] CONTAINS ADDED FLAVOURS (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCE-VANILLA, BUT ER)

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