Why is Grissini Torinesi classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

The breadsticks are made from refined wheat flour, undergo multiple processing steps, include added pork lard and barley malt extract, and contain the antioxidant additive E392 (rosemary extract), all of which meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 food.

How does the salt content in Grissini Torinesi affect a hypertensive diet?

With 2.4 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes a significant portion of the recommended daily limit of about 5 g, so regular consumption could raise blood pressure and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is Grissini Torinesi suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No. The presence of pork lard makes it non‑vegan, the wheat flour and added gluten mean it is not gluten‑free, and the high carbohydrate content (75.7 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto eating plan.

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Grissini Torinesi

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Grissini Torinesi are traditional Italian breadsticks made from refined wheat flour, olive oil, barley malt extract and pork lard, placing them in the Bread subgroup of plant‑based foods. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4, reflecting a highly processed product that contains added animal fat and the antioxidant additive E392 (rosemary extract). While they provide a good amount of protein (10.6 g per 100 g) and lower sugar than average, they are high in total and saturated fat, contain gluten and other allergens, and exceed typical recommendations for salt and overall energy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal416 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates75.7 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breadstick, this product delivers more fat (7.3 g vs 5.5 g), higher saturated fat (3.1 g vs 1.4 g), slightly less sugar (3.5 g vs 4.8 g), and lower salt (2.4 g vs 4.0 g) per 100 g, while providing more protein (10.6 g vs 9.9 g) and a higher energy content (416 kcal vs 349 kcal).

Ingredients

Farina di GRANO tenera tipo "D', olio di oliva (4,4%), estratto di malto d'ORZO, strutto (2,5%) (strutto, antiossidante: estratti di rosmarino), sale, lievito, lievito secco disattivato, glutine di FRUMENTO. Può contenere SOIA, SEMI DI SESAMO e SENAPE.

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