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

The tiramisu includes multiple industrial ingredients such as refined coconut oil, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, carrageenan as a stabilizer, mono‑ and diglycerides of the Zerdigrasi plant as emulsifiers, and various food‑grade acids, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 20 g of sugars per 100 g, the dessert can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 9.8 g of saturated fat may contribute to elevated LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for individuals managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is the mascarpone (milk) in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

Yes, mascarpone is a dairy cream made from milk, so the tiramisu contains lactose and should be avoided by people with lactose intolerance or those following a dairy‑free diet.

Lidl, Milbona • 500 g

TIRAMISÙ

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

TIRAMISÙ is a 500 g refrigerated tray of layered Italian tiramisu made by Lidl’s Milbona brand, featuring a mascarpone cream and coffee‑soaked savoiardi biscuits. It falls under the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as an ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) food, with 20 g of sugars, 9.8 g of saturated fat and 0.7 g of fiber per 100 g, while providing modest protein (3.4 g) and low salt (0.17 g). The product offers a rich, creamy taste and certified sustainable cocoa, but its high added sugar, saturated fat, several food additives and allergens (milk, eggs, possible traces of nuts, soy and mustard) limit its suitability for health‑focused or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal269 kcal

Fat11.6 g

Saturated Fat9.8 g

Carbohydrates34.6 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this tiramisu contains less sugar, fat and calories but has higher saturated fat and provides less protein and fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

IT Dessert a base di 79% crema al mascarpone, 10% biscotti Savoiardi inzuppati con 10% salsa al caffè e 1% cacao in polvere. Ingredienti: crema al mascarpone (acqua, sciroppo di glucosio, olio di cocco raffinato, maltodestrine, latte scremato in polvere, proteine del latte, zucchero, tuorlo d'uovo, albume d'uovo, vino Marsala, 2% mascarpone (panna, latte, correttore di acidità: acido lattico), alcool etilico, amido di tapioca, stabilizzanti: carragenina, farina di semi di carrube; emulsionanti: mono - e digliceridi degli zerdigrasi aroma naturale), biscotti Savoiardi (farina di frumento, zucchero, 26% uova, agenti lievitanti: carbonati di sodio, carbonati di ammonio; sciroppo di glucosio, aromi naturali, sale), salsa al caffè (acqua, sciroppo di glucosio, alcool etilico, 3,2% caffé solubile), cacao in polvere**. *Uova da allevamento a terra. **Certificato Rainforest Alliance. ra.org. Tenore in alcool: 1,6%. Può contenere tracce di frutta a guscio, soia e senape. Una volta aperto conservare in frigo e consumare entro 3 giorni. Da consumare entro (in confezione integra): vedere lato superiore della vaschetta. Conservare in frigo

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