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

NOVA 4 includes foods made mostly from industrial ingredients and containing additives; Raspberry Trifle lists colour E160a (mixed carotenes), colour E163 (anthocyanins), stabiliser E440a (pectins), thickener hydroxy‑propyl distarch phosphate, citric acid (E330), sodium citrate, diphosphates (E450), sodium bicarbonate (E500(ii)) and flavourings, all of which qualify it as ultra‑processed.

How does the sugar and salt content of this dessert affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 13.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can raise blood glucose levels and should be eaten in moderation by people with diabetes; the very low salt (0.16 g) is unlikely to impact hypertension, but overall sugar intake remains the main concern for these conditions.

Is Raspberry Trifle safe for individuals allergic to gluten, milk or eggs?

No, the product contains wheat flour (gluten), cow’s milk and cream (milk), and both whole egg and egg white, so it is unsuitable for anyone with gluten, dairy or egg allergies.

Sainsbury's

Raspberry Trifle

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Raspberry Trifle is a ready‑to‑eat dessert from Sainsbury’s, classified as a cake‑type sugary snack. It provides 144 kcal per 100 g, with 13.1 g sugars (high) and 5.6 g saturated fat (high), while salt is low at 0.16 g and fiber modest at 0.7 g; it carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The dessert contains dairy, eggs and wheat (gluten), includes several additives such as colour E160a and stabiliser E440a, and may not suit vegan or low‑sugar diets, though it does supply some protein and calcium.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal144 kcal

Fat7.9 g

Saturated Fat5.6 g

Carbohydrates17.4 g

Sugars13.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, the Raspberry Trifle has considerably lower calories, sugars, fat, saturated fat and salt, but also offers less fiber and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Custard (28%) (Cows' Milk, Skimmed Cows' Milk, Sugar, Thickener: Hydroxy Propyl Distarch Phosphate; Water, Stabiliser: Pectins; Flavouring, Colour: Mixed Carotenes), Water, British Cream (Cows' Milk) (19%), Raspberries (13%), Sugar, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Pasteurised Whole Egg, Dextrose, Stabilisers: Pectins, Calcium Phosphate, Tara Gum; Raspberry Concentrate, Skimmed Cows' Milk Powder, Milk Protein Concentrate (Cows' Milk), Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate; Raising Agents: Diphosphates, Sodium Bicarbonate; Flavouring, Pasteurised Egg White, Colour: Anthocyanins.

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