Kinder Bueno Ingredients
A complete breakdown of what goes into Kinder Bueno — the popular hazelnut-filled chocolate bar from Ferrero.
Quick Facts
~122 Calories Per Bar (244 Per Pack)
Each individual Kinder Bueno bar contains approximately 122 calories. A standard pack contains two bars, bringing the total to around 244 calories if you eat both.
Milk Chocolate & Hazelnuts
Kinder Bueno features a crispy wafer shell coated in milk chocolate (31.5%), filled with a smooth hazelnut cream. Hazelnuts make up 5% of the overall product.
Allergens: Milk, Hazelnuts, Wheat, Soya
Contains milk, hazelnuts (tree nuts), wheat (gluten), and soya. May also contain traces of other tree nuts. Not suitable for anyone with nut allergies.
Full Ingredients List
Here is the complete list of ingredients in Kinder Bueno, as listed on UK packaging:
Milk Chocolate 31.5% (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Skimmed Milk Powder, Anhydrous Milkfat, Emulsifier: Lecithins (Soya), Vanillin), Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm, Shea), Wheat Flour, Hazelnuts 5%, Skimmed Milk Powder, Fat-Reduced Cocoa, Emulsifier: Lecithins (Soya), Raising Agents (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Salt, Vanillin.
Breaking Down the Ingredients
Kinder Bueno has three main components: the milk chocolate coating, the crispy wafer shell, and the hazelnut cream filling. Let us look at each part in detail.
Milk Chocolate Coating (31.5%)
The chocolate layer is made from sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, skimmed milk powder, and anhydrous milkfat. It uses soya lecithins as an emulsifier to keep the texture smooth, and vanillin for flavouring. This is a standard milk chocolate formulation — the cocoa content is typical of mass-produced milk chocolate in the UK.
Wafer Shell
The crispy wafer is made from wheat flour with raising agents (sodium bicarbonate and ammonium bicarbonate) to create the light, airy texture. A small amount of salt is added for flavour.
Hazelnut Cream Filling
The smooth filling combines sugar, vegetable oils (palm and shea), hazelnuts (5% of total product), skimmed milk powder, and fat-reduced cocoa. Soya lecithins are used as an emulsifier, and vanillin provides the characteristic vanilla-like flavour.
Additives Explained
| Additive | E-Number | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Bicarbonate | E500 | Raising agent (wafer) | Common baking soda. Creates the light, crispy texture in the wafer. Generally considered safe — used in home baking for centuries. |
| Ammonium Bicarbonate | E503 | Raising agent (wafer) | Traditional leavening agent that produces gas when heated, creating the airy wafer structure. Fully decomposes during baking. Considered safe. |
| Lecithins (Soya) | E322 | Emulsifier | Derived from soya beans. Keeps the chocolate and cream filling smooth and well-blended. One of the most common food emulsifiers. Generally considered safe. |
| Vanillin | — | Flavouring | Synthetic vanilla flavouring, widely used in confectionery. Chemically identical to vanillin found in natural vanilla. Generally considered safe. |
Other Notable Ingredients
- Palm Oil — Used in the hazelnut cream filling. Ferrero states that 100% of the palm oil in its products is RSPO-certified segregated, which is the highest level of sustainable palm oil certification.
- Shea Oil — A vegetable fat from the shea tree, used alongside palm oil in the filling for texture and mouthfeel.
- Anhydrous Milkfat — A concentrated dairy fat used in the chocolate coating for a richer, creamier flavour.
- Fat-Reduced Cocoa — Cocoa powder with some of the cocoa butter removed, used in the filling for chocolate flavour without excessive fat.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition values for Kinder Bueno, shown per individual bar (21.5g) and per 100g:
| Nutrient | Per Bar (21.5g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 510kJ / 122kcal | 2372kJ / 570kcal |
| Fat | 7.8g | 36.2g |
| - of which saturates | 4.5g | 20.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.6g | 49.5g |
| - of which sugars | 9.3g | 43.3g |
| Fibre | 0.5g | 2.1g |
| Protein | 1.9g | 9.0g |
| Salt | 0.06g | 0.27g |
Nutritional Context
Each bar is relatively small at 21.5g, which keeps the per-bar calorie count moderate. However, the per-100g values show it is an energy-dense food — high in sugar (43.3g/100g) and saturated fat (20.7g/100g). Eating both bars in a pack provides around 244 calories, 9g of saturated fat (45% of daily reference intake), and 18.6g of sugar.
Kinder Bueno vs Other Chocolate Bars
How does a Kinder Bueno pack (2 bars, 43g) compare to other popular chocolate bars in the UK?
| Product | Serving | Calories | Sugar | Sat. Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Bueno (2 bars) | 43g | 244 kcal | 18.6g | 9.0g |
| KitKat 4 Finger | 41.5g | 213 kcal | 21.3g | 6.7g |
| Twix (single bar) | 50g | 247 kcal | 24.7g | 8.0g |
| Snickers | 48g | 237 kcal | 22.5g | 4.6g |
Kinder Bueno is comparable in calories to similar chocolate bars. It has slightly less sugar than a KitKat or Twix but noticeably more saturated fat due to its high cocoa butter and palm oil content. Snickers, while similar in calories, has less saturated fat thanks to its higher peanut content. All are best enjoyed as occasional treats.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a Kinder Bueno?
Each individual Kinder Bueno bar contains approximately 122 calories (510kJ). A standard pack has two bars, so eating the whole pack gives you around 244 calories. This is broadly similar to other chocolate bars of a comparable size.
What allergens does Kinder Bueno contain?
Kinder Bueno contains four of the 14 major allergens: milk, hazelnuts (classified as tree nuts), wheat (which contains gluten), and soya. The product may also contain traces of other tree nuts due to manufacturing processes. Anyone with a nut allergy should avoid Kinder Bueno entirely.
Is Kinder Bueno suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, Kinder Bueno is generally considered suitable for vegetarians. It does not contain any meat, fish, or gelatine. The ingredients are plant-based and dairy-based. However, it is not suitable for vegans due to the milk chocolate and skimmed milk powder content.
Does Kinder Bueno contain palm oil?
Yes, Kinder Bueno contains palm oil in its hazelnut cream filling. Ferrero, the manufacturer of Kinder products, has committed to sourcing 100% RSPO-certified segregated palm oil, which is the highest standard of sustainable palm oil. This means the palm oil can be traced back to certified sustainable plantations.
Is Kinder Bueno halal?
Kinder Bueno does not contain any meat-derived ingredients, alcohol, or other obviously non-halal components. That said, the product does not carry an official halal certification in the UK. If halal certification is important to you, it is best to contact Ferrero directly for the most up-to-date information on their manufacturing processes.
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