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

The product is made from refined ingredients such as sugar, liquid glucose, refined palm oil, and cocoa solids, and it includes added flavors, soy lecithin as an emulsifier, and artificial vanilla and chocolate flavorings, all of which are typical markers of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Melody Chocolaty affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 53.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, while 0.6 g of salt exceeds the average for sugary snacks and may contribute to elevated blood pressure, which is a concern for individuals with hypertension.

Is Melody Chocolaty suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains milk solids, and it is not keto‑friendly due to its high carbohydrate and sugar content. It does not contain pork or other non‑halal ingredients, so it may be acceptable for halal consumers, and no wheat or gluten sources are listed, making it likely gluten‑free.

Parle

Melody Chocolaty

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Melody Chocolaty is a sugary snack classified in the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group and produced by Parle. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed confection with 53.8 g sugar, 12.8 g fat (6.6 g saturated) and 0.6 g salt per 100 g, which exceeds the average values for sugary snacks. While it offers quick energy and contains cocoa solids, the high added sugars, saturated fat, palm oil and artificial flavorings make it unsuitable for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal428 kcal

Fat12.8 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Cholesterol0 g

Carbohydrates75.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Melody Chocolaty contains slightly more sugar (53.8 g vs 53.44 g), noticeably more fat (12.8 g vs 10.52 g) and salt (0.6 g vs 0.36 g) than the average sugary snack, while its saturated fat is a bit lower than the category norm.

Ingredients

SUGAR, LIQUID GLUCOSE, REFINED PALM OIL, COCOA SOLIDS (6.5%), MILK SOLIDS, IODISED SALT AND EMULSIFIER OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN (SOY LECITHIN). CONTAINS ADDED FLAVOURS (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURING SUBSTANCES VANILLA & CHOCOLATE) CONTAINS: MILK & SOY MANUFACTURED FOR: Issai LIC. No.: 10013022002253 BPARLE BISCUITS PVT LTD NORTH LEVEL CROSSING, VILE PARLE EAST, MUMBAI, MH-40005 MFD. BY: (IP)-PARLE BISCUITS PVT LTD, 464, GONDE DUMALA, IGATPURI, NASHIK, MH-422403 LIC. No.: 10012022000125 (KP)-PARLE BISCUITS PVT LTD, 131/2, KIRKHINDI KHOPOLI-PEN ROAD, RAIGAD, MH-410202 LIC. No.: 10012022000118 (IN)-DHANANJAY CONFECTIONERIES PVT LTD, 42-53 LIC. No.: 10012026000035 SECTOR-F INDL AREA, SANWER ROAD, MP-452 (NE)-PARLE BISCUITS PVT LTD, E-7 (A) & E-8. R AREA, NEEMRANA, ALWAR, RJ-301705 LIC. No.: 10012013000086 PARLE BISCUITS PVT LTD, 17, UDL-II APC 517432 RAM, CHITTOOR 13-508218 2084

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