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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined ingredients and industrial processing, including palm fat, glucose‑fructose syrup, added sugars and several food‑grade additives: citric acid (E330), glycerin (E422), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481).

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

The high sugar level (30.9 g per 100 g) can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the saturated‑fat amount (8.9 g) contributes to LDL cholesterol and may exacerbate hypertension; the low salt (0.31 g) does not add extra sodium pressure, but overall the product is best consumed sparingly.

Is the almond content in the marzipan a concern for nut allergies?

Yes, the marzipan contains 5 % almonds, so the product poses a risk for individuals with tree‑nut allergies and should be avoided by anyone sensitive to almonds.

Conditess, Favorina, Lidl • 200g

Stollen - Mini Stollen Edelmarzipan

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Mini Stollen Edelmarzipan is a German festive biscuit made with raisins, wheat flour, palm fat and a 13% almond marzipan filling. It is high in sugar (30.9 g), fat (20.7 g) and saturated fat (8.9 g) per 100 g, giving it a Nutri‑Score of E and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, while providing modest protein (6.1 g) and fiber (2.8 g). The product contains gluten, milk and tree‑nut allergens and includes additives such as citric acid (E330), glycerin (E422), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481), and it uses palm fat, which makes it unsuitable for strict vegan or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal416 kcal

Fat20.7 g

Saturated Fat8.9 g

Carbohydrates49.9 g

Sugars30.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this mini stollen contains more sugar (30.9 g vs 28.9 g), more fat (20.7 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (8.9 g vs 7.8 g) per 100 g, while its salt, fiber and carbohydrate levels are below the category averages.

Ingredients

27% Rosinen, Weizenmehl, Palmfett, 13% Edelmarzipan (5% Mandeln, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Zucker, Wasser), kandierte Fruchtschalen (Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Zitronenschalen, Orangenschalen, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure), Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Wasser, Hefe, Rapsöl, Dextrose, Feuchthaltemittel: Glycerin; Magermilchpulver, Emulgatoren: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren*, Natriumstearoyl-2-lactylat; Weizeneiweiß, Speisesalz, Weizenstärke, natürliches Aroma. *auf pflanzlicher Basis. Kann Spuren Von Eiern, Erdnüssen und anderen Schalenfrüchten enthalten.

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