Why is Cookies Cuor di Crema al Pistacchio classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product uses refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, eggs and a pistachio cream that is blended with vegetable fats, emulsifiers and flavorings, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods. Its label lists additives such as emulsifier E322 (soy lecithin), antioxidant E392 (rosemary extract), raising agent E503 (ammonium bicarbonate), flavorings grouped under E14xx, and possible traces of palm oil, which together place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in these cookies affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the cookies can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for diabetic meal plans. The 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol levels, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, so they are not recommended for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the pistachio cream filling a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes. The filling contains pistachios, which are classified as tree nuts; individuals allergic to tree nuts should avoid this product as it can trigger allergic reactions ranging from mild oral symptoms to severe anaphylaxis.

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Cookies Cuor di Crema al Pistacchio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cookies Cuor di Crema al Pistacchio are Italian-made filled biscuits that belong to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups. They carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra-processed product that contains added sugars, saturated fat, butter, milk, eggs and several emulsifiers and flavorings. While the pistachio filling adds a modest amount of fiber and protein, the cookies are high in sugar (28 g per 100 g), fat (21 g) and saturated fat (11 g), and contain common allergens such as milk, eggs, nuts, soy and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal466 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates65.2 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cookie in its category, these cookies have slightly lower sugar (28 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but considerably higher fat (21 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (11 g vs 7.8 g), while their salt content (0.15 g) is well below the category average of 1.98 g.

Ingredients

FARINE DE BLÉ TENDRE TYPE "00" (45%) (ORIGINE: ITALIE), SUCRE DE CANNE (17%), BEURRE (LAIT), OEUFS ENTIER PASTEURISÉ, SUCRE (8%), POUDRE A LEVER: BICARBONATE D'AMMONIUM, AROMES, MIEL, SEL. REMPLISSAGE 30%: CRÈME DE PISTACHES (GRAISSES VÉGÉTALES (PALMIER, TOURNESOL), SUCRE, LACTOSE, PISTACHES (18%), AMIDON MODIFIÉ, LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ EN POUDRE, ÉMULSIFIANT: LECITHINE DE SOJA, ARÔMES, ANTIOXYDANT: EXTRAIT DE ROMARIN). PEUT CONTENIR DES TRACES CÉRÉALES, FRUITS À COQUE, MOUTARDE. ORIGINE DE PISTACHES: NON UE

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