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

NOVA 4 includes foods made mostly from industrial formulations with added flavors, colors, emulsifiers or other cosmetic additives; Wafer lists emulsifier (INS 322), acidity regulator (INS 330), raising agent (INS 500 ii) and a flour‑treatment agent (INS 1101 i), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this wafer affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The wafer’s 34 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 10 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, its low salt (0.48 g) is less concerning for hypertension compared with many salty snacks.

Is the palm oil used in this wafer a concern for environmental sustainability?

The wafer contains refined palm olein, a source of palm oil that is flagged for threatened‑species impact in the EcoScore calculation, indicating that its production can contribute to deforestation and biodiversity loss and may be a sustainability downside.

Nabati • 28 g

Wafer

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a sweet snack wafer filled with a creamy chocolate filling, belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting high sugar (34 g) and saturated fat (10 g) levels alongside moderate fat (17 g) and low salt (0.48 g) per 100 g. While it provides 7 g of protein and 473 kcal, the high added sugar (28 g) and presence of allergens such as wheat, milk and soy, as well as palm oil, make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal473 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack profile, this wafer contains more sugar (34 g vs 28.98 g), higher saturated fat (10 g vs 7.8 g) and calories (473 kcal vs 418 kcal), slightly less total fat (17 g vs 17.65 g), far lower salt (0.48 g vs 1.98 g), and higher carbohydrates (73 g vs 59.61 g) and protein (7 g vs 6.33 g).

Ingredients

Cream (Sugar, Refined Palm Olein, Whey Powder, Cocoa Powder (Cocoa Solids (3.6%)), Corn Starch, Emulsifier (INS 322), lodized Salt, Acidity Regulator (INS 330)). Wafer Sheet (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Cocoa Powder (Cocoa Solids (2.4%)), Refined Palm Olein, Flour Treatment Agent (INS 1101 (i))), lodized Salt, Raising Agent (INS 500(ii)), Emulsifier (INS 322)). Numbers in the bracket as per international numbering system Allergen:contains wheat, milk, and soya.

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