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

The cake includes refined wheat flour, butter, fresh eggs, milk, sugar, natural yeast and an emulsifier, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E‑471), plus flavorings; the presence of such processed ingredients and additives places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this pandoro affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while 13 g of saturated fat contributes to cardiovascular risk; although its salt is moderate, regular consumption may still challenge blood‑pressure control.

Based on the ingredient list, can Il Magnifico il Pandoro be considered suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten) and several animal‑derived ingredients such as butter, fresh eggs, whole milk and cocoa butter, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free.

Tre Marie • 1000 g

il magnifico il pandoro

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Il Magnifico il Pandoro is a traditional Italian sweet cake classified under the Sugary snacks and Pastries groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature and the presence of emulsifiers such as mono- and diglycerides (E‑471). Nutritionally, it is high in sugars (21 g) and saturated fat (13 g) per 100 g, while providing a modest 7 g of protein and a relatively low salt content (0.56 g).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal411 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet pastry (average per 100 g: 16.6 g sugars, 17.3 g fat, 8.8 g saturated fat, 1.9 g salt), this pandoro contains 21 g sugars, 21 g total fat and 13 g saturated fat, significantly above the norm, while its salt level is lower.

Ingredients

Farina di frumento, BURRO "Beurre Charentes-Poitou" 20%, UOVA fresche, zucchero, lievito naturale (frumento), emulsionante: mono - e digliceridi degli acidi grassi; LATTE fresco intero pastorizzato, sciroppo di zucchero invertito, tuorlo d'uovo fresco, burro di cacao, sale, aromi. Può contenere soia e frutta a guscio. Zucchero a velo in bustina (6% sul prodotto finito). Ingredienti: zucchero, amido di frumento, aromi.

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