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

The spread is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation includes several industrial ingredients beyond basic sugar, fat and cocoa. It contains added sugars, emulsifiers such as sunflower lecithin and soy lecithin, and leavening agents sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503) that are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of Pan di Stelle affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 51 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. Its saturated‑fat content of 5.3 g contributes to cholesterol levels, which may be a concern for cardiovascular health, although the low salt (0.11 g) does not add significant pressure for hypertension.

Is Pan di Stelle suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No. The product contains milk powder, egg white powder, wheat‑derived starch and flour, and soy lecithin, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free and contains significant carbohydrates, making it unsuitable for a keto regimen.

Barilla • 580g

Pan di Stelle

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Pan di Stelle is a hazelnut‑cocoa spread marketed as a sweet breakfast topping, belonging to the Sugary snacks category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of added sugars, several emulsifiers and leavening agents such as sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503). While it provides a relatively high protein amount for a spread (7.3 g per 100 g) and low salt, it is very high in total fat (31.2 g) and sugar (51 g), and contains allergens including nuts, milk, eggs, soy and gluten.

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 the average sweet‑spread, Pan di Stelle contains slightly less sugar (51 g vs 53.4 g) but far more fat (31.2 g vs 10.5 g), a comparable amount of saturated fat (5.3 g vs 7.0 g), much lower salt (0.11 g vs 0.36 g) and a higher energy value (533 kcal vs 373 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Crema alle nocciole e cacao (zucchero, olio di girasole, nocciole italiane 12%*, cacao magro 9,8%*, latte scremato in polvere, burro di cacao, emulsionante: lecitina di girasole aroma vanillina), granella di biscotto Pan di Stelle 296* [farina diftrumento, 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 frumento, agenti lievitanti (carbonato acido di sodio, carbonato acido d'ammonio), sale, aromi, albume d'uovo in polvere, amido].*Percentuali espresse sul prodotto finito. Può contenere tracce di: altra Frutta a guscio.

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