Why is Piadina con olio extravergine d'oliva classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The flatbread is made with refined wheat flour, added leavening agents and emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; the label lists disodium diphosphate (E450(i)) and sodium bicarbonate (E500(ii)) as the only food‑grade additives.

Is the gluten in this piadina a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the product is made from soft wheat flour and contains gluten, so it is unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Can this product be considered suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is vegan because it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it is not gluten‑free, its carbohydrate content is too high for a keto regimen, and halal suitability depends on the source of the olive oil, which is generally acceptable.

RiccionePiadina • 3 x 125 g

Piadina con olio extravergine d'oliva

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Piadina con olio extravergine d'oliva is a fresh Italian flatbread made from soft wheat flour, water and a blend of sunflower and extra‑virgin olive oil. Classified in the Cereals and Potatoes / Bread group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 7) and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; per 100 g it provides 306 kcal, 8.4 g fat (moderate), 1.1 g saturated fat (low), 1.38 g salt (moderate), 1.2 g sugars (low), 7.6 g protein and 1.5 g fiber. While the low sugar and modest salt levels are favorable, the relatively high fat content and presence of additives (disodium diphosphate and sodium bicarbonate) and gluten limit its suitability for low‑fat or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal306 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average flatbread in its category, this piadina contains far less sugar (1.2 g vs 4.8 g) and salt (1.4 g vs 4 g) but noticeably more fat (8.4 g vs 5.5 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farina di grano tenero ';00';, acqua, olio di semi di girasole, olio extravergine d'oliva (3%), sale, agenti lievitanti (difosfato disodico, carbonato acido di sodio), amido di frumento. Può contenere tracce di soia. Prodotto in Italia. Confezionato in atmosfera protettiva. La confezione contiene 3 piadine fresche.

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