Why is Stollen a la pate d'amande classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because it is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, palm oil and several industrial additives; the listed additives are E420 (sorbitol), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E481 (sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate).

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

With 36 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt level (0.38 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the high sugar outweighs any benefit.

Is the almond paste in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the stollen includes 3.5% almonds, which are highlighted as an allergen on the label, so anyone with tree‑nut allergies should avoid it.

Fortwenger • 750 g e

Stollen à la pâte d'amande - gâteau de Noël

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Stollen a la pate d'amande – a German‑style Christmas cake enriched with almond paste – is sold in 750 g plastic bags and belongs to the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes family. The product scores a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its high sugar level (36 g), moderate fat (16 g) with 6.9 g saturated fat, low salt (0.38 g) and modest protein (4.7 g) per 100 g. It contains gluten, almonds and other nuts, three food additives (E420, E471, E481), and both regular and fully hydrogenated palm oil, which raise allergen and environmental concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal391 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat6.9 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this stollen contains more sugar (36 g vs 29 g per 100 g) but less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, while offering lower protein and virtually no fiber.

Ingredients

_Farine de blé_, 24 % raison secs, sucre, huile de palme, eau, sirop de glucose-fructose, dextrose, 3.5% _amandes_, huile de colza, 1,5 % écorces d'oranges, humectant(sorbitols), écorces de citrons, _amidon de blé_, levure, émulsifiants (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras), stéaroyl-2-lactylate de sodium, arôme naturel, sel, huile de palme totalement hydrogénée

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