Why is Quadro l'original classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, palm fat, wheat flour, whey powder and several techno‑ingredients such as emulsifiers (E322 lecithin, E322i), a raising agent (E500/E500ii sodium carbonate) and flavorings, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 43 g of sugar per 100 g, the wafer delivers a high glycaemic load that can spike blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetic management; however, its salt level is low (0.29 g), so it does not significantly impact hypertension, though the overall high calorie and fat content remain a concern for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the hazelnut content in Quadro l'original a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains a hazelnut‑based praline that accounts for about 18.5 % of the formulation, and the label specifically flags hazelnuts as an allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with a tree‑nut allergy.

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Quadro l'original

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Quadro l'original is a chocolate‑hazelnut filled wafer biscuit marketed as a sweet snack within the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars (43 g/100 g), palm fat, whey powder and emulsifiers such as E322 and E500ii. While it provides 527 kcal, 30 g of fat and 12 g of saturated fat, it offers modest fiber (3.2 g) and low salt (0.29 g), making it high in energy and sugar but low in sodium.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal527 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars43 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (28.9 g sugar, 17.7 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 2.0 g salt per 100 g), Quadro l'original contains considerably more sugar (43 g), fat (30 g) and saturated fat (12 g) while its salt level is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Sucre, graisse et huile de palme, praliné 18,5 % (noisettes, sucre), farine de blé 15%, lactosérum en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre 5 %, farine de riz, émulsifiants: lécithines - lécithine de soja, amidon de blé, poudre à lever carbonate acide de sodium, gluten de blé, malt de blé, arômes, sel. Peut contenir des œufs et d'autres fruits à coque.

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