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

The product includes many industrial ingredients such as soy lecithin, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, diphosphates, carbonates of sodium and ammonium, pectin, flavourings and emulsifiers, which together with refined sugars and refined flours place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

The 33.3 g of sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 12.2 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, a concern for heart health; although the salt level is moderate, the overall profile makes it unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertension‑focused diets.

Is this tiramisu suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the product contains eggs, milk, wheat flour and soy, which exclude it from vegan, gluten‑free and many halal diets, and its high carbohydrate (50.3 g) and sugar content make it inappropriate for a keto regimen.

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Tiramisù

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tiramisù is a ready‑to‑eat, Italy‑made filled sponge‑cake slice marketed as a sweet snack. Its nutrition facts show a high sugar level of 33.3 g per 100 g, 19.7 g of total fat (including 12.2 g saturated fat), moderate salt at 0.43 g, 403 kcal of energy and a Nutri‑Score of E, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. While it provides 5.5 g of protein, it contains common allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and soy and several emulsifiers and stabilisers, making it unsuitable for low‑sugar, vegan or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal403 kcal

Fat19.7 g

Saturated Fat12.2 g

Carbohydrates50.3 g

Sugars33.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this tiramisu slice has higher sugar, fat and saturated fat but lower salt and slightly fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre; ŒUFS frais, Graisses végétales (palme, tournesol en proportion variable); Farine de BLÉ (14,9 %); LAIT écrémé (12,3 %); Sirop de qlucose-fructose, LAIT écrémé en poudre; Chocolat extra (2,39 %) (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine de SOJA; arômes); MASCARPONE (1,7 %) (crème (LAIT), correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), Café liquide (1.4%) sur le produit fini; Arômes; Cacao maigre en poudre, Protéines de LAIT, Émulsifiants: Mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras, Lécithine de SOJA; Poudres à lever: Carbonates d'ammonium, Carbonates de sodium, Diphosphates; Sel; Stabilisant: Pectine.

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