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

Worms is made from refined sugar, gelatin, dextrose, citric acid (E330) and flavourings, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; together with added colourants and glazing agents it meets the criteria for an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4).

How does the sugar content in Worms affect a diabetic diet?

With 45 g of sugar per 100 g, Worms can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or those who need to limit simple sugars.

Does the presence of gelatin make Worms unsuitable for vegetarians or vegans?

Yes, gelatin is derived from animal collagen, so Worms is not compatible with vegetarian or vegan diets, and it also contains traces of milk and wheat which may trigger related allergies.

Haribo • 100 g

Worms

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Worms is a gummy candy classified under sugary snacks and sweets, providing 6.3 g of protein per 100 g while keeping fat and salt very low. However, it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) with a Nutri‑Score of D, a high sugar level of 45 g, contains gelatin and citric acid, and may have traces of milk and wheat. Its Eco‑Score of B suggests a moderate environmental impact, but the candy should be enjoyed only in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal338 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates77 g

Sugars45 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, Worms contains far less fat (0.5 g vs 10.5 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 7 g), salt (0.08 g vs 0.36 g) and energy (338 kcal vs 373 kcal), while its sugar content is slightly lower than the snack average (45 g vs 53.4 g) but still high.

Ingredients

Сироп от мюкоза; захар; желатин; декстроза; киселина: лимонена киселина; ароматизант; концентрати от плодове и растения: ерен бъз, арония, грозде, черен касис, портокал, лимон, манго, аракуя, ябълка, киви, спирулина, шафран; морков, хибискус пънчогледово масло; глазиращи агенти: бял и жълт пчелен восък; карамелизиран захарен сироп; екстракт от черен бъз. Може да съдържа следи от мляко, пшеница.

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