Why is Doomino Gâteau with chocolate powder topping classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes multiple industrial ingredients such as emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin), stabilisers (glycerol and sorbitols), raising agents (sodium carbonates E500 and sodium citrates E331), and other additives like E420 and E422, which are typical of highly processed foods.

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, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.79 g of salt per 100 g adds a moderate sodium load that may contribute to increased blood pressure if consumed frequently, so both conditions should limit intake.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the cake contains dairy (skimmed‑milk powder, lactose), eggs, wheat flour and gluten, as well as hazelnut paste, which disqualify it from vegan, keto, halal (due to possible non‑halal animal derivatives) and gluten‑free diets.

ST MICHEL • 360 g

Doomino - Gâteau avec nappage au chocolat en poudre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a chocolate‑topped cake snack by St Michel, classified in the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with high added sugars (31 g per 100 g), high total fat (27 g) and moderate salt (0.79 g), while providing modest fiber (1.2 g) and protein (6.6 g). Although it delivers quick energy, the high sugar and fat content, along with five additives such as emulsifier E322 and raising agents, make it a treat best enjoyed occasionally.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal467 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack, this cake contains about 7 g more sugar and 9 g more fat per 100 g, while its salt level is roughly half the category average.

Ingredients

Nappage au chocolat en poudre (sucre, chocolat en poudre 5,6% (sucre, cacao en poudre), huile de tournesol, lait écrémé en poudre, beurre de cacao, lactose, pâte de cacao, pâte de noisettes, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol, arôme naturel de vanille), huile de colza, sucre, farine de blé 15,5%, œufs de poules élevées en plein air 15%, stabilisants : glycérol et sorbitols (blé), lait écrémé en poudre, fécule, poudres à lever : carbonates et citrates de sodium (blé), blancs d'œufs en poudre de poules élevées en plein air, sel, arôme.

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