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

Because it is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm fat, emulsifiers and other industrial ingredients, the product meets the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods; its additive list includes citric acid (E330), glycerol (E422), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481).

How does the sugar and salt content in Stollen with Marzipan affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With about 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is therefore unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt level (0.23 g/100 g) poses little concern for hypertension, though the overall high‑sugar profile is still discouraged for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the almond and hazelnut content in Stollen with Marzipan a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes – the product contains almond paste (approximately 4.5 % almonds plus an additional 1 % whole almonds) and added hazelnuts, so it is not safe for anyone allergic to tree nuts and is clearly labeled with the relevant allergens.

Favorina, Lidl • 750 g

Stollen with Marzipan

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Stollen with Marzipan is a festive sweet snack (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes) offered by Lidl under the Favorina brand, weighing 750 g and combining raisins, wheat flour, almond paste, palm fat, candied citrus peel, nuts and other typical bakery ingredients. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), featuring high sugar (≈30 g/100 g) and saturated fat (7.5 g/100 g) levels while providing modest fiber (3.5 g/100 g) and a small amount of protein. The product is vegetarian but contains allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and nuts, includes palm oil and four additives (E330, E422, E471, E481), and its packaging is made from recyclable polypropylene and paperboard.

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

It contains slightly more sugar than the average sweet‑snack (29.9 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), marginally less saturated fat (7.5 g vs 7.8 g), and a markedly lower salt level (0.23 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

23% raisins secs, farine de _blé_, 12% pâte d'amande (4,5%¹ _amandes_, sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, eau), graisse de palme, 5% écorces d'agrumes confites (sirop de glucose-fructose, 0,5%¹ écorces d'orange, 0,5%¹ écorces de citron, acidifiant: acide citrique, sel de cuisine), sirop de glucose-fructose, eau, levure, dextrose, huile de colza, humectant: glycérol, _lait_ en poudre écrémé, émulsifiants: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras*, stéaroyl-2-lactylate de sodium, _noisettes_, 1% _amandes_, sucre, protéines de _blé_, sel de cuisine, arôme naturel, amidon de _blé_, *d'origine végétale, ¹Rapporté au produit fini

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