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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation includes refined ingredients such as milk chocolate, added sugars, and a vegetable oil‑based emulsifier; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322), used to stabilize the chocolate coating.

How does the high sugar content in Croccantini affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 51 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making them unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while the lack of salt does not pose a direct risk for hypertension but the overall high caloric density may contribute to weight gain, which can indirectly affect blood pressure.

Are the almonds in Croccantini a concern for consumers with nut allergies?

Yes, the biscuits contain 20 % almonds and also list other tree nuts as possible traces, so anyone allergic to nuts should avoid this product as it may trigger allergic reactions.

Lidl ITALIAMO • 150 gram

Croccantini

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Croccantini are Italian-made chocolate biscuits classified as sugary snacks and biscuits, falling under the PNNS groups "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes". They carry a Nutri-Score of E and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with high levels of sugar (51 g), fat (34 g) and saturated fat (17 g) per 100 g, while containing no added salt. The product does offer some positives such as 4.36 g of fiber, 7 g of protein, almonds and hazelnuts, and it is certified for sustainable farming and UTZ, but it also includes allergens (milk, nuts, peanuts, sesame, soy) and the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal528 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack biscuits, Croccantini contain almost double the sugar (51 g vs 28.98 g), about twice the fat (34 g vs 17.65 g) and more than double the saturated fat (17 g vs 7.8 g), while having negligible salt.

Ingredients

50% chocolat au lait (sucre, beurre de cacao, lait entier en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille), 20% sucre, 20% amandes, 8% noisettes, 2% sirop de glucose, Chocolat au lait: cacao: 31% minimum, matière sèche issue du lait: 19% minimum, Peut contenir des traces d'autres fruits à coque (CH: noix), d'arachides et de graines de sésame, La consommation de fruits à coque est déconseillée aux jeunes enfants en raison des risques d'étouffement,

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