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

The biscuit is made with refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils, and several food‑grade chemicals; it lists E336 (pectin), E500 ii (sodium bicarbonate) and E503 ii (ammonium bicarbonate) as additives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and fat content in Baiocchi Pistacchio affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 23 g of sugar and 25 g of fat per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase daily saturated‑fat intake, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control or heart‑healthy eating plans that limit added sugars and saturated fats.

Is the pistachio present in Baiocchi Pistacchio a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 7.6 % pistachio nuts, which are classified as tree nuts; individuals with nut allergies should avoid this biscuit to prevent allergic reactions.

Baiocchi • 168 g

Baiocchi Pistacchio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Baiocchi Pistacchio is a pistachio‑flavoured biscuit snack from the Baiocchi brand, sold in a 168 g pack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing 23 g of sugars, 25 g of fat (4.6 g saturated) and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, which are higher than typical averages for its category. The product lists eggs, milk, wheat gluten and pistachios as allergens and includes additives such as E336 (pectin), E500 ii (baking soda) and E503 ii (ammonium bicarbonate).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal505 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, Baiocchi Pistacchio contains notably more fat (25 g vs 17.6 g) and higher energy (505 kcal vs 418 kcal) but less sugar (23 g vs 28.9 g), less salt (0.7 g vs 2 g) and more protein (9 g vs 6.3 g).

Ingredients

Keks: Weizenmehl 51,6%*, Zucker, Sonnenblumenöl, Eier, Magermilchpulver, pasteurisierte Milch, Backtriebmittel (Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Ammoniumhydrogencarbonat, Monokaliumtartrat), Salz, Weizenstärke, Aroma, Pistaziencreme 28%*: Zucker, pflanzliche Fette und Öle (Shea, Sonnenblume), Pistazien 7,6%*, Magermilchpulver, Weizenstärke.

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