Why is Yogurt cake classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are present in it?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it is made with refined ingredients and several food‑grade additives; its label lists E415 (xanthan gum as thickener), E422 (glycerol as humectant), and the baking agents E450i and E500ii, which are typical of industrially processed bakery items.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Yogurt cake affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 1.4 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and may worsen high‑blood‑pressure conditions, so consumption should be limited for these groups.

Is Yogurt cake compatible with strict diets such as vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal?

No; the cake contains wheat flour (gluten), liquid egg and dairy‑based yogurt, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, its high carbohydrate (49 g) and sugar content also conflict with keto principles, and the presence of animal‑derived ingredients means it does not meet halal criteria unless specifically certified.

Hacendado • 800 g

Bizcocho de yogur

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Yogurt cake by Hacendado is a sweet snack (pound‑cake style) sold in 800 g packs at Mercadona. It belongs to the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 394 kcal, 19 g fat (2.9 g saturated), 25 g sugars, 1.4 g salt, 6.3 g protein and 1.1 g fibre. The product contains gluten, eggs and milk allergens and includes additives E415 (xanthan gum), E422 (glycerol), E450i and E500ii (baking agents), which together with its high sugar and salt levels limit its health appeal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal394 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g

Polyunsaturated Fat10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this yogurt cake contains a bit less sugar (25 g vs 28.9 g) and salt (1.4 g vs 2.0 g) but higher total fat (19 g vs 17.7 g) and markedly lower fibre (1.1 g vs 3.1 g) and saturated fat (2.9 g vs 7.8 g).

Ingredients

Harina de trigo (gluten), azúcar, huevo líquido pasteurizado, aceite refinado de girasol, yogur natural 12% (leche entera pasteurizada, nata (leche), proteína de leche, fermentos lácticos (leche)), humectante (glicerina), ralladura de limón, gasificantes (E-500ii, E-450i), sal, espesante (goma xantana).

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