Why is this product classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils, cocoa powder, flavorings and several processing aids; the label lists the additives E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (soy lecithin variant), E330 (citric acid) and E500 (sodium carbonate) together with emulsifiers and raising agents that qualify it as a NOVA 4 product.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 31 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and is therefore not recommended for diabetic individuals, while its very low salt level (0.18 g) is unlikely to impact hypertension but the high sugar still makes it unsuitable for a heart-healthy diet that limits added sugars.

Is the hazelnut ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes - the product contains 1.9 % hazelnuts and is labeled with the nuts allergen, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it.

Gerblé • 200 g

Gerblé - Choco Hazelnut Filled Cake, 200g (7.1oz)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gerble Choco Hazelnut Filled Cake is a 200 g sweet snack that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D (score 14) and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with added sugars, refined flours, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and flavorings. While it provides 4.7 g of fiber and some micronutrients such as magnesium and vitamin B6, it also contains 31 g of sugar per 100 g, 3.2 g of saturated fat and the allergens egg, gluten, milk, nuts and soy, which may be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this cake contains 31 g of sugar per 100 g (slightly above the 28.98 g average), about 477 kcal (close to the 418 kcal average), only 0.18 g of salt (far below the 1.98 g average) and 4.7 g of fiber (higher than the 3.07 g average).

Ingredients

Farine de blé sucre, huiles végétales de colza et de tournesol, cacao maigre en poudre 4,4%, germe de blé 3,3%, œuf, noisettes 1,9%, paillettes de chocolat 1,4% (sucre, pâte de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, matière grasse de lait, émulsifiant : lécithines de soja, arôme naturel de vanille), amidon de blé, beurre de cacao, magnésium, fructose, poudres à lever (acide citrique, carbonates de sodium), émulsifiants : lécithines de soja et de colza, levure désactivée, arôme naturel, vitamine B6.

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