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

The cake is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation includes multiple industrial ingredients such as refined sugars, palm‑oil‑based fats, cocoa powders, milk powders and a range of food‑industry additives. Listed additives are the preservative sorbate potassium (E202), emulsifiers (E322, E322i, E471, E475), a sodium carbonate raising agent (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503).

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in Le Moelleux affect diabetic or cardiovascular health?

With 38.2 g of sugar and 14.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, which are risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Regular consumption should be limited, especially for individuals monitoring blood sugar or blood pressure.

Is the presence of palm oil in Le Moelleux a concern for sustainability and does it pose any allergen risk?

Palm oil is not a known allergen, but its cultivation is associated with deforestation and threatened wildlife, which is why the product receives a negative adjustment in its environmental score. Consumers seeking environmentally friendly choices may prefer products without palm oil.

Sondey • 210 g

Le Moelleux

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Le Moelleux is a 210 g slice of milk‑filled sponge cake coated with a cocoa glaze, sold under the Sondey brand and placed in the “Sugary snacks” group of France’s PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 class, reflecting its high levels of added sugars (38.2 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (14.9 g per 100 g) together with several additives such as E202, E322, E322i, E471, E475, E500 and E503. While the product is certified UTZ for sustainable cocoa farming, it also contains palm oil, which is linked to threatened species, and common allergens including eggs, gluten, milk and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal455 kcal

Fat27.8 g

Saturated Fat14.9 g

Carbohydrates44.2 g

Sugars38.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (28.98 g sugars, 17.65 g fat, 7.8 g saturated fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), Le Moelleux contains markedly more sugar (38.2 g), fat (27.8 g) and saturated fat (14.9 g) while its salt level (0.12 g) is lower.

Ingredients

34,5 % glaçage cacao (sucre, matières grasses végétales (huile de palme, beurre de karité), 7% _lait_ entier, 5,5 % cacao en poudre, poudre de lactosérum (_lait_), 5 % cacao maigre en poudre, sirop de glucose-fructose, _lactose_, émulsifiant : lécithine de _soja_, arômes, conservateur : sorbate de potassium), 17 % fourrage au lait (huile de palme, sucre, 22 % _lait_ entier, 14,5 % _lait_ écrémé en poudre, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, 1 % alcool, arômes, conservateur : sorbate de potassium), huile de palme, farine de _blé_, sucre, _œufs_, sirop de glucose-fructose, 4 % _lait_ entier, 2,8 % _lait_ écrémé en poudre, 1 % cacao maigre en poudre, jus de citron concentré, poudre à lever : carbonates d'ammonium, carbonates de sodium, sel, 0,6 % alcool, émulsifiants : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, esters polyglycériques d'acides gras, conservateur : sorbate de potassium.

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