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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil and several industrial ingredients; the label lists additives E500 (sodium carbonate), E503 (ammonium carbonate) and E336 (potassium tartrate) as raising agents and stabilisers.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this snack impact people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 28 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetics, while 6.7 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; although the salt content is modest, the overall nutrient profile makes it a poor choice for managing blood‑sugar or blood‑pressure levels.

Is the presence of hazelnuts, milk, eggs and soy a risk for common food allergies, and how are they declared on the packaging?

Yes, the product contains hazelnuts, milk, eggs and soy, all of which are major allergens; they are clearly highlighted in the ingredient list and allergen information, and the packaging also warns of possible cross‑contamination with other nuts and mustard.

Mulino Bianco • 10 x 40g

Crostatine Cacao

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Crostatine Cacao are small chocolate tartlets from Mulino Bianco, classified in the pizza pies and quiches group of composite foods. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and fall into NOVA 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed snack with 22 g fat, 6.7 g saturated fat, 28 g sugars and 467 kcal per 100 g, alongside 3 g fiber and 6.5 g protein. The product is free from palm oil but contains milk, eggs, gluten, soy and hazelnuts, and includes additives such as sodium carbonate (E500), ammonium carbonate (E503) and potassium tartrate (E336), making it unsuitable for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal468 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat6.7 g

Carbohydrates61.7 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Crostatine Cacao contains about seven times more sugar (28 g vs 4.1 g), roughly double the fat (22 g vs 11.4 g) and higher saturated fat (6.7 g vs 4.9 g), while its salt level is lower and protein content is about half the average.

Ingredients

Farina di frumento 46,2%*, zucchero, olio di girasole, burro, uova fresche, nocciole 3,2%, latte scremato in polvere, cacao 1,2%*, cacao magro 1,1%*, sciroppo di glucosio-fruttosio, agenti lievitanti (carbonato acido di sodio, carbonato acido d'ammonio, tartrato monopotassico), sale, emulsionante: lecitina di soia, aromi (latte). *Percentuali espresse sul prodotto finito. Può contenere tracce di altra Frutta a guscio e Senape.

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