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

The biscuit is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, chocolate, margarine with palm oil, and several industrial ingredients. It lists four key additives: E330 (citric acid), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E500i (sodium carbonate) and E503i (ammonium carbonate), plus lecithin derived emulsifiers, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content of this product affect a diabetic diet?

At 41 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit provides a rapid glucose surge that can cause blood‑sugar spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or following low‑glycemic diets.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes. The formulation includes skimmed milk powder and butterfat, both of which contain lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance should avoid this product.

Lidl, Sondey • 500 g

Cantuccini Chcolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cantuccini Chocolate are bite‑size, chocolate‑coated Italian‑style cantucci biscuits sold by Lidl under the Sondey brand, packaged as a 500 g frozen sweet‑snack and classified in the ‘Sugary snacks’ and ‘Biscuits and cakes’ groups. Per 100 g they deliver 426 kcal, 9.9 g fat (6.1 g saturated), 41 g sugars, 7.5 g protein, 2.6 g fiber and only 0.28 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, and they contain milk, egg and gluten allergens. While the product provides quick energy and a modest amount of protein and fiber, it is ultra‑processed, high in added sugars, includes palm oil and several emulsifiers, and therefore is unsuitable for low‑sugar, vegan or lactose‑free diets despite its Rainforest Alliance certification.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal426 kcal

Fat9.9 g

Saturated Fat6.1 g

Carbohydrates75.3 g

Sugars41 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical sweet biscuit that averages 28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat and 1.98 g salt per 100 g, this chocolate cantuccini contains markedly more sugar (41 g), less fat (9.9 g) and far lower salt (0.28 g) while providing slightly higher energy (426 kcal vs 418 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, chocolat (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, emulsifiant : lécitytines ; arômes), œuf, margarine (graisse de palme, eau, huile de tournesol, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acide gras ; sel, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique ; arômes), beurre concentré (lait), lait en poudre écrémé, miel, sel, poudre à lever : carbonate d'ammonium, carbonate de sodium, arôme

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