Why is Amaretto morbido con farina classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined sugar, invert sugar, egg white, wheat flour and added leavening agents, and it contains the additives E220 (sulfur dioxide) and E450 (diphosphates), which place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 44.5 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and although its salt is low, the overall energy density may contribute to weight gain, which can worsen hypertension.

Is the almond ingredient in this product a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the biscuits contain 4 % almonds and may also have traces of other nuts such as hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachios and macadamia, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid them.

Italiamo, Lidl • 400 g e

Amaretto morbido con farina

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Amaretto morbido con farina are soft Italian almond biscuits made in Italy and sold by Lidl in a 400 gram plastic bag. They belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes family, carry a Nutri-Score of D and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting a highly processed formulation with added sugars, egg white and several additives. While the product provides a relatively high protein content of 9.6 g per 100 g, it also contains 44.5 g of sugars, 0.24 g of salt and allergens such as eggs, gluten, almonds and sulfites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal403 kcal

Fat14.2 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates56.4 g

Sugars44.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit contains substantially more sugar (44.5 g vs 28.98 g) and protein (9.6 g vs 6.33 g) but less fat, saturated fat, salt and fiber.

Ingredients

Sucre, 32% amandons d'abricot (contient anhydride sulfureux), blanc d'œuf*, sucre inverti, 4% amandes, arômes naturels, levure chimique (amidon de maïs, poudre à lever: diphosphates). *issu de poules élevées au sol. Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque (noisettes, noix, noix de cajou, noix de pécan, noix du Brésil, pistaches, noix de Macadamia).

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