Why is Il novellino classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made with industrial ingredients such as maltitol syrup, maltitol, non-hydrogenated palm oil, emulsifiers and leavening agents, and it lists the food additives E322, E322i, E503, E503ii, E965 and E965ii, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

How does the low sugar and moderate salt content of Il novellino affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The low sugar (1.8 g) helps limit blood glucose spikes for diabetics, and the modest 0.6 g of salt is acceptable in small portions for people with hypertension, but the product’s saturated fat and palm oil still add cardiovascular considerations.

Is Il novellino suitable for a vegan or gluten-free diet?

No, it contains wheat flour which provides gluten and dairy ingredients such as fresh pasteurized milk and whole milk powder, so it is neither gluten-free nor vegan.

Campiello • 350 gr

È il novellino

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Il novellino is a sweet biscuit from Campiello that belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes family, offering only 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g and no added sugar. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as an ultra-processed food (NOVA 4), containing 6 g of saturated fat, 0.6 g of salt, palm oil, several emulsifiers and additives such as E322, E322i, E503, E503ii, E965 and E965ii, and it may contain traces of eggs, soy and nuts. While its low sugar content can suit a reduced-sugar diet, the presence of palm oil, high saturated fat and the sugar-alcohol maltitol means it should be enjoyed in moderation, especially for those sensitive to laxative effects.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal412 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates75 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average biscuit, this product contains only 1.8 g of sugar instead of 28.98 g, 0.6 g of salt versus 1.98 g, 6 g of saturated fat (slightly below the 7.8 g average), and about 445 kcal per 100 g, a bit higher than the typical 418 kcal.

Ingredients

sirop de glucoză, făină de malt gráu maltitol , ulei de palmier nehidrogenat, lapte proaspăt pasteurizat, lapte integral praf, agenți de afânare: carbonat acid de sodiu, carbonat acid de amoniu; sare, emulsifiant: lecitină de floarea soarelui, arome. Poate conține urme de ouă, soia, fructe cu coajă lemnoasă.

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