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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes refined flours, added sugars, multiple flavorings and the emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the high sugar content in BonTreccia affect a diabetic diet?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the sweet bread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should limit their portion size or avoid it altogether to maintain stable blood‑sugar levels.

Is BonTreccia suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour and added gluten, which disqualify it from gluten‑free diets, and it includes eggs, butter and a milk allergen, making it unsuitable for vegans and dairy‑free consumers.

Mulino Bianco • 6 pezzi 225g

BonTreccia

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

BonTreccia is a sweet snack bread from Mulino Bianco, placed in the Bread sub‑category of the cereals and potatoes group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with high sugar (22 g) and moderate fat (7.4 g) but a relatively low salt level (0.68 g) and a modest amount of fiber (5.9 g) per 100 g. The formulation includes whole‑grain flours, cranberries and orange peel, yet it also contains added sugars, butter, eggs, wheat gluten and the emulsifier E471, making it unsuitable for vegans and for those avoiding dairy or gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal308 kcal

Fat7.4 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bread snack, BonTreccia contains markedly more sugar and fat, less salt and calories, and slightly more fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farina integrale di grano tenero 21,2%, acqua, farina di grano tenera tipo "0" 20,7%, mirtilli rossi Zuccherati 10% (zucchero, mirtilli rossi 4,2%), zucchero, uova fresche 6,2%, olio di girasole, granelli di zucchero 3.9% (zucchero, grasso vegetale: karité, aroma), scorze di arancia candite 2,5% (scorze di arancia 1,3%, sciroppo di glucosio, zucchero, succo di limone concentrato, aroma), uvetta 2,5%, lievito, glutine di frumento, farina integrale di grano saraceno 1,3%, burro, emulsionanti: mono e digliceridi degli acidi grassi, aromi, sale. "Percentuali espresse sul prodotto finito. Può contenere tracce di Senape, Sesamo e Sola Conservare in luogo fresco e asciutto

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