Why is Crema Pan di Stelle classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is made from refined sugar, sunflower oil, cocoa powders and hazelnuts that are blended with processed ingredients such as soy lecithin (used as an emulsifier) and vanillin flavoring, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and fat content in Crema Pan di Stelle affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 51 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its 31.2 g of fat adds considerable calories; the very low salt level (<0.001 g) is negligible for hypertension but the overall energy density remains a concern.

Is the hazelnut content in Crema Pan di Stelle a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains about 12 % Italian hazelnuts and is labelled with a nuts allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with hazelnut or other tree‑nut allergies.

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Crema Pan di Stelle

Q: Is the hazelnut content in Crema Pan di Stelle a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains about 12 % Italian hazelnuts and is labelled with a nuts allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with hazelnut or other tree‑nut allergies.

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crema Pan di Stelle is a sweet hazelnut‑chocolate spread marketed for breakfast and snacking, belonging to the sugary snacks and sweets families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed formulation that includes refined sugar, sunflower oil, soy lecithin as an emulsifier and vanillin flavorings. The product is high in fat (31.2 g per 100 g) and calories (533 kcal per 100 g), contains a large amount of added sugars (51 g per 100 g), but is very low in salt, while listing allergens such as nuts, milk, eggs, soy, gluten and traces of mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal533 kcal

Fat31.2 g

Saturated Fat5.3 g

Carbohydrates53.1 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical breakfast spreads, Crema Pan di Stelle contains far more fat (31.2 g vs 10.5 g) and calories (533 kcal vs 373 kcal), a similar amount of sugar (51 g vs 53.4 g), slightly less saturated fat (5.3 g vs 7.0 g) and virtually no salt.

Ingredients

Crema alle nocciole e cacao 98% (zucchero, olio di girasole, nocciole italiane 12%, cacao magro 9,8%, latte scremato in polvere, burro di cacao, emulsionante: lecitina di soia, aroma vanillina), granella di biscotto Pan di Stelle 2% [farina di frumento, zucchero, olio di girasole, burro, latte fresco pastorizzato alta qualità, cacao, cioccolato (pasta di cacao zucchero, burro di cacao, aroma naturale vaniglia, emulsionante: lecitina di soia), uova fresche, miele, nocciole, amido di acido d'ammonio), sale, aromi, albume d'uovo in polvere, amido]. Può contenere: altra Frutta a guscio, Senape.

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