Healthy Christmas: 12 suggestions for lighter panettone and chocotone –

when we talk about Typical foods of Christmas, it is probably the first thing that comes to mind for many people. This kind of sweet bread, stuffed with dried fruit and with a very characteristic flavor, is loved in Brazil, but it came from afar: it originated in Italy, more specifically in Milan. The problem is that, because it is based on wheat flour and contains a lot of sugar, many people avoid panettone (as well as the version chocotonewith chocolate chips instead of berries).

With that in mind, we made a selection of products with a lighter footprint for the Christmas 2020: it has sugar-free, integral, gluten-free… Just choose which one best fits your diet and keep the balance!

Panetones and chocotones of 2020 with lighter ingredients

1 – Zero Sugar Fruit Panettone, 440g, Armazém Fit Store

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“I confess that I expected that characteristic texture of gluten-free products: rough, crumbly and somewhat hard. But this panettone surprised! The dough is fluffy and very fragrant, it promises to please both celiacs and those who need to follow sugar-restricted menus (it also doesn’t leave that ‘tied’ taste of some sweeteners)”, shared Amanda Panteri, reporter for .

2 – Panettone Chocolate Drops Light, 400g, Mundo Verde

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“In addition to not having added sugar, it has a fiber booster that promises to help in the functioning of the intestine. It’s a great afternoon snack option, as it has 25% fewer calories than traditional versions. Hard to stick to just one slice”, Amanda Panteri. The brand also offers the Panettone Fruit Light.

3 – Gluten-free and lactose-free Panettone Fruit, 300g, Wickbold

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Known for its special and healthy bread lines, the Wickbold brand has just launched gluten-free panettone to meet the specifications of celiacs, allergy sufferers and people who follow a restrictive diet. “I expected to find a dry dough, but I found the texture super soft and tasty. To suit my taste specifically, it could come with a little more candied fruit”, said Amanda Maia, editor-in-chief of .

4 – Gluten-free and lactose-free Panettone Chocolate Chips, 300g, Wickbold

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“The batter was just a little drier than the candied fruit flavor version. For those who don’t like very sweet panettone, this version is perfect, as the semisweet chocolate drops are less sugary and don’t melt easily, providing drier and more balanced slices. As I don’t like to consume products for a long time after opening, I found the compact size of 300g perfect”, evaluated Amanda Maia.

5 – Panettone Truffle Zero, 500g, Cocoa Show

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The chocolate brand Cacau Show includes in its portfolio a sugar-free version of panettone filled with truffled milk chocolate. “What draws the most attention is that, in addition to the truffle filling, the dough also contains candied fruits, a mix that brands are not used to making. The wet dough and the creamy filling make the pieces very moist and perfect for those who love chocolate”, said Amanda Maia. According to information on the packaging, a slice (80g) has 251 kcal.

6 – Panettone Fruits Zero Added Sugars, 400g, Panco

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Another option is the Integral with apricot and raisin jellywhich despite being integral, is soft, wet and tasty like the traditional ones. They are made with selected ingredients and go through a natural fermentation process that takes 48 hours and gives them their characteristic flavor and a soft, wet texture.

7 – Panettone with Chocolate Drops, 400g, Low sugar

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“I already knew the brand for its products without added sugar of the most different types: jellies, puddings and other goodies. And of course their panettone didn’t disappoint me, after all, it’s made with a natural fermentation process and zero trans fats. The fruit version is also delicious, in addition to not containing lactose”, Amanda Panteri.

8 – Panettone Soul Good Drops, 440g, Copenhagen

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The line includes chocolates and panettone. All of them are without added sugars, zero lactose, gluten free and without artificial sweeteners. In addition, they are made with natural ingredients and have the brand’s characteristic chocolate, which many people love!

9 – Panettone Classic Zero Added Sugar, 400g, Nestlé

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With generous drops of chocolate from the brand also known for its sweetness, but without added sugar. The kids will love it!

10 – Panettone Zero Added Sugar, 500g, Bauducco

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Perhaps the best known by Brazilians, now in the version without added sugar.

11 – Integral Panettone Zero Sugar, 400g, Swiss House

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In addition to not containing added sugar, it is rich in fiber, since it has whole wheat flour.

12 – Panettone Frutas Zero, 400g, Santa Edwiges

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Natural fermentation, fiber source and sweetened with sucralose.

Bonus: Salty Beer Panettone!

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Strange for some, delicious for others… The truth is that a salty panettone is very different from what we are used to. Buthe brands Abbraccio and Stella Artois decided to innovate and announced the launch of their 300g product. The novelty uses Stella Artois beer in the composition of the dough, combined with parmesan and a mix of characteristic and exclusive seasonings of Abbraccio. The novelty can be found exclusively in the restaurant units or via delivery, on iFood.