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

The panettone uses refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, fresh eggs and a commercial emulsifier (E471 – mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids). These processed ingredients, together with flavorings and the use of industrial yeast, meet the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food.

How does the sugar and salt content in Il Panettone Classico affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the panettone can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes unless consumed in very small portions. The 0.48 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but adds to daily sodium intake, which may be problematic for people managing hypertension.

Is the egg content in Il Panettone Classico a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes. Fresh eggs are listed as an ingredient and are highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product. It also may contain traces of soy, mustard and tree nuts, which are noted as possible cross‑contaminants.

Bauli • 1kg

Il Panettone Classico

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Il Panettone Classico is a traditional Italian sweet brioche, classified under the Sugary snacks group of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high levels of added sugars (28 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (7.7 g per 100 g) as well as moderate salt (0.48 g per 100 g). While it provides 3 g of fiber and 26.8 % of fruits‑vegetables‑legumes content, its overall energy (362 kcal per 100 g) and sugar load place it among the less healthy options in its category.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal362 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat7.7 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet pastry, this panettone contains significantly more sugar (28 g vs 16.6 g), less fat (12 g vs 17.3 g), and less than half the salt (0.48 g vs 1.94 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farina di GRANO tenero tipo "0", UOVA fresche, uvetta sultanina (16,9%), scorze d'arancia candite (14,8%) (scorze d'arancia, sciroppo di glucosio-fruttosio, zucchero), zucchero, BURRO (LATTE), lievito naturale (FRUMENTO), emulsionanti: mono - e digliceridi degli acidi grassi; sale, aromi. Può contenere SOIA, SENAPE, FRUTTA A GUSCIO.

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