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

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm fat, multiple syrups and a range of processing aids such as the acidity regulator citric acid (E330), the humectant glycerin (E422), the emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and justify its NOVA 4 status.

How does the high sugar and moderate saturated‑fat content of this stollen affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 29.9 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while the 7.5 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; although its salt level is low, the overall nutrient profile still poses cardiovascular risks for those with hypertension.

Is Stollen Edelmarzipan suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the stollen is not vegan because it contains milk powder and may have egg traces, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, wheat starch and wheat protein, and it is unsuitable for keto diets because of its high carbohydrate content, especially the 29.9 g of sugar per 100 g.

Favorina • 1000 g

Stollen Edelmarzipan

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Stollen Edelmarzipan is a festive sweet snack that falls into the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes dietary families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high added sugar (29.9 g per 100 g), significant saturated fat (7.5 g) and the presence of palm fat and several food additives. While it provides some fiber (3.5 g) and contains raisins, almonds and hazelnuts, it also includes common allergens such as gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts and traces of eggs, making it unsuitable for many restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal394 kcal

Fat18.8 g

Saturated Fat7.5 g

Carbohydrates48.4 g

Sugars29.9 g

Comparative Analysis

With 29.9 g of sugar per 100 g, Stollen Edelmarzipan exceeds the sugary‑snack average of 28.98 g, its 18.8 g of fat is slightly above the average 17.65 g, and its 0.23 g of salt is far lower than the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

23% Rosinen, Weizenmehl, 12% Edelmarzipan (4,5% Mandeln, Zucker, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Wasser), Palmfett, 5% kandierte Fruchtschalen (Orangenschalen, Zitronenschalen, Zucker, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure), Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Wasser, Hefe, Dextrose, Rapsöl, Feuchthaltemittel: Glycerin; Magermilchpulver, Emulgatoren: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren*, Natriumstearoyl-2-lactylat; Haselnüsse, 1% Mandeln, Zucker, Weizeneiweiß, Speisesalz, natürliches Aroma, Weizenstärke. *auf pflanzlicher Basis. Kann Spuren von anderen Schalenfrüchten, Eiern und Erdnüssen enthalten.

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