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

The cake is produced in an industrial setting using refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, eggs and flavorings, and it includes typical ultra‑processed additives such as emulsifiers (e.g., mono‑ and diglycerides) and preservatives to extend shelf‑life, which places it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this pandoro affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its salt level of 0.58 g is moderate but the overall high sugar intake outweighs any benefit for hypertension management.

Is this pandoro suitable for special diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

No; the cake contains dairy butter, eggs and wheat flour, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate content (48 g per 100 g) makes it incompatible with keto diets, and it lacks halal certification.

Bauli • 700 g

Il pandoro di Verona

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Il pandoro di Verona is a 700 g packaged sweet brioche-style cake from Bauli, classified under the Sugary snacks and Pastries groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high levels of sugars (22 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (13 g per 100 g) alongside moderate total fat (20 g) and relatively low salt (0.58 g). While it offers a modest protein content (7.6 g) and a pleasant texture, the product’s high energy (407 kcal) and limited fiber (1.5 g) make it best enjoyed occasionally as a festive treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal407 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this pandoro contains more sugar (22 g vs 16.6 g), more total and saturated fat (20 g and 13 g vs 17.3 g and 8.8 g), higher energy (407 kcal vs 376 kcal), but lower salt (0.58 g vs 1.94 g) and less fiber (1.5 g vs 2.3 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ, OEUFS, sucre, BEURRE (LAIT), levure naturelle (BLÉ), émulsifiants : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras: sel, arômes. Sachet de sucre glace (5,6%) (sucre, amidon de BLÉ, arômes). Peut contenir SOJA, FRUITS À COQUE, MOUTARDE.

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Bauli

1 kg