Why is Brossard le cake aux fruits classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is assigned to NOVA group 4 because its formulation includes several industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils and a range of food additives. The label lists five additives: citric acid (E330), potassium tartrates (E336), xanthan gum (E415), glycerol (E422) and sodium carbonates (E500).

How does the high sugar content of this cake affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 36 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and the overall high carbohydrate load can contribute to weight gain. Although its salt level is low (0.25 g per 100 g), the sugar impact outweighs any benefit for hypertension management, as excess sugar can indirectly raise blood pressure.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes. The primary ingredient is wheat flour, which contains gluten, so the cake is not safe for anyone with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Brossard • 500 g

Brossard - le cake aux fruits 2x250gr

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Brossard le cake aux fruits is a 500 g fruit cake marketed as a sweet snack, classified in the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting a high sugar content of 36 g per 100 g while keeping salt (0.25 g) and saturated fat (1.2 g) relatively low. The cake contains wheat flour, eggs and soy, so it is not suitable for gluten‑intolerant or egg‑allergic consumers, but it is made in France, uses no palm oil and contains 36 % fruit‑vegetable‑nut ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal370 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snacks, this cake has higher sugar (36 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but lower fat (14 g vs 17.65 g) and much lower salt (0.25 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 17%, raisins secs 15% (raisins secs, huiles végétales : colza - coton), huile de colza, oeufs frais, sucre, bigarreaux confits 12% (bigarreaux, sirop de glucose-fructose, concentré de carotte et d’aronia, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), pastèques confites 4% (pastèques, sirop de glucose-fructose, concentré de carotte et d’aronia, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), écorces d'orange confites 4% (écorces d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), stabilisant : glycérol, fibre soluble de blé, extrait aromatique : rhum - infusion d'écorces d'oranges douces - arômes, sel, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium - tartrates de potassium, gélifiant : gomme xanthane, arôme naturel d'orange.

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