Why is plumcake mandorle e ricotta classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made with refined wheat flour, sweeteners (maltitol and maltitol syrup), emulsifiers, raising agents and other processed ingredients, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the listed additives are E450, E450i, E471, E500, E500ii, E965 and E965ii.

How does the sugar and salt content in plumcake mandorle e ricotta affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The product contains only 2 g of sugar per 100 g, making it suitable for diabetic meal planning, but its 1.1 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be limited for people managing high blood pressure.

Are the almonds in this plum cake a concern for consumers with nut allergies?

Yes, the cake includes 5.3 % toasted almonds, a tree‑nut ingredient, so it is not safe for anyone who is allergic to nuts.

Mulino bianco • 1pcs

plumcake mandorle e ricotta

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a plum cake with toasted almonds and ricotta, classified as a sugary snack and biscuit‑cake. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, and contains added polyols and zero added sugars, delivering 20 g of fat (including 2 g saturated), 7 g protein, 3.4 g fiber and 1.1 g salt per 100 g. It also includes common allergens (milk, eggs, gluten, nuts) and several additives (E450, E450i, E471, E500, E500ii, E965, E965ii), which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal368 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this plum cake contains far less sugar (2 g vs 28.98 g), slightly more fat (20 g vs 17.65 g) and lower salt (1.1 g vs 1.98 g), while its saturated fat is well below the typical 7.8 g.

Ingredients

Farina di frumento, edulcoranti (maltitolo, sciroppo di maltitolo), uova fresche, olio di girasole, mandorle tostate 5,3%*, ricotta 4,8%* (siero di latte, latte), amido di frumento, aromi (latte), agenti lievitanti (difosfato disodico, carbonato acido di sodio), sale, concentrato minerale da latte (contenente calcio), emulsionanti: mono e digliceridi degli acidi grassi (frumento), glutine di frumento.

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