Why is Croissant Bauli Pistacchio classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The croissant includes multiple industrial ingredients such as emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), colorants curcumin (E100) and calcium carbonate (E170i), preservative potassium sorbate (E202), thickener modified starch, pectin and other flavorings, which qualify it as ultra‑processed under the NOVA classification.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content of this croissant affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 21 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 8.2 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels; the relatively low salt (0.52 g) is less of a concern for hypertension but overall moderation is recommended.

Is Croissant Bauli Pistacchio suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

No, the product contains milk powder, egg yolk and wheat flour, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and with 48 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it does not fit low‑carb or keto dietary patterns.

Bauli • 250 g

croissant bauli pistacchio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Croissant Bauli Pistacchio is a sweet pastry made in Italy that belongs to the sugary snacks and pastries family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E, providing 418 kcal, 20 g of fat (including 8.2 g saturated fat), 21 g of sugars and 6.3 g of protein per 100 g, with modest fiber at 1.8 g. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains several additives such as emulsifier E471, colorants E100 and E170i, preservative E202, as well as allergens including eggs, milk, wheat gluten, mustard and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal418 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat8.2 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet pastries, this croissant contains more sugar and fat, slightly less saturated fat, considerably less salt, higher energy, lower fiber and protein, and a bit more carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Crema al pistacchio (36,5%) [zucchero, sciroppo di glucosio - fruttosio, acqua, olio di semi di girasole, LATTE scremato in polvere, pasta di PISTACCHI (3%), olio di palma, aromi, addensanti: amido modificato, pectina; TUORLO D'UOVO, coloranti: clorofillina, carbonato di calcio, curcumina; sale, conservanti: sorbato di potassio], farina di FRUMENTO, oli e grassi vegetali (palma, girasole), zucchero, lievito madre (farina di FRUMENTO, acqua), lievito di birra, emulsionanti: mono - e digliceridi degli acidi grassi; sale, aromi, fibra di agrumi, TUORLO D'UOVO. Può contenere SOIA, ALTRA FRUTTA A GUSCIO, SENAPE.

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