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

The product mixes multiple refined ingredients such as wheat flour, added sugars, palm fat, and several food‑grade additives; this level of industrial formulation places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The label lists three additives: sorbitol (E420), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), and sodium stearoyl‑2‑lactylate (E481).

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

With 30 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and its added sugars contribute to overall caloric intake, which may impact blood‑pressure management despite the low salt level.

Is the almond content in Marzipan Stollen a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes; the marzipan filling includes almonds, which are a recognized tree‑nut allergen, so anyone with a nut allergy should avoid this product or seek a nut‑free alternative.

Holly Lane • 750g

Marzipan Stollen

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Marzipan Stollen is a sweet, soft cake filled with fruit paste and almond‑flavoured marzipan, falling under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. Per 100 g it provides 397 kcal, 17 g fat (6.9 g saturated), 30 g sugars, 2.2 g fiber and 5.4 g protein, giving it a decent protein and fiber content but a high sugar load and elevated saturated‑fat level. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains the additives E420, E471 and E481, as well as gluten and almonds, which are common allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal397 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat6.9 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (28.98 g sugar, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt, 418 kcal), Marzipan Stollen has slightly higher sugar, slightly lower total and saturated fat, and markedly lower salt and calories.

Ingredients

nutrition wheat flour, raisins (24%), palm fat, marzipan (10%) (sugar, almonds, water, humectant: sorbitol, glucose-fructose syrup), water, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, dextrose, rapeseed oil, orange peel (1,5%), humectant: sorbitol, wheat starch, lemon peel (1%), emulsifiers: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, yeast, flavouring, salt, fully hydrogenated palm fat, typical values energy fat

84%

35%

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