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

The product combines many refined ingredients such as wheat flour, added sugars, milk fat and egg yolk, and it undergoes industrial processing that includes emulsifiers (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, E471) and a processing aid (alcohol), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content of Classic Panettone affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 26 g of sugar and 0.49 g of salt per 100 g, the panettone can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and modest sodium intake; therefore it is not recommended for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure except in very limited portions.

Is Classic Panettone suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten), milk fat, and pasteurised egg yolk, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or many halal diets, and its high carbohydrate (53 g carbohydrate per 100 g) content also conflicts with keto requirements.

Specially Selected • 750g

Classic Panettone

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Classic Panettone is a 750 g traditional sweet bread produced by Specially Selected, featuring wheat flour, sugar, sultanas, anhydrous milk fat, candied orange peel, sourdough culture and pasteurised egg yolk. Nutritionally it delivers 350 kcal per 100 g with 26 g of sugars, 12 g of fat (including 7.4 g saturated fat), 0.49 g of salt, 2 g of fiber and 6.2 g of protein, placing it in the Sugary snacks and Pastries PNNS groups, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. While it provides quick energy and festive flavour, the high added sugar, limited protein and the presence of gluten, milk and egg allergens mean it should be enjoyed only occasionally as part of a balanced diet.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal350 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat7.4 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average panettone, this Classic Panettone contains significantly more sugars (26 g vs 16.6 g) and carbohydrates, but less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Sultanas (12%), Anhydrous Milk Fat, Candied Orange Peels (8%) (Orange Peel, Fructose-glucose Syrup, Sugar), Sourdough Culture (Wheat Flour, Sourdough Culture), Sourdough Culture (Wheat Flour, Water), Pasteurised Egg Yolk, Emulsifier: Mono - And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids; Salt, Flavouring, Skimmed Milk Powder, Processing Aid: Alcohol;.

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