Why is Galette Moelleuse Marbrée chocolat classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines refined ingredients with several industrial additives, including glycerol (E422) as a stabiliser, sodium carbonates (E500) and sodium citrates (E331) as leavening agents, plus a flavouring agent.

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

With 26 g of sugar and 0.82 g of salt per 100 g, the cake provides a high glycemic load that can spike blood glucose and contributes roughly 14 % of the daily salt limit, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertension management unless eaten in very small portions.

Is the presence of eggs, wheat gluten, and skimmed milk powder a concern for people with common food allergies?

Yes, the cake contains eggs, wheat (gluten) and skimmed milk powder, and also notes possible traces of nuts, sesame and soy, so anyone allergic to these ingredients should avoid it.

St Michel • 180g

Galette Moelleuse marbrée chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Galette Moelleuse Marbrée chocolat is a soft marble chocolate cake positioned in the sweet snack and biscuit-and-cake family (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks, Biscuits and cakes). It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra-processed formulation that delivers 445 kcal per 100 g, 26 g of fat, 26 g of sugars and 0.82 g of salt, while providing modest protein (5.9 g) and limited fiber (1.4 g). The product contains common allergens (eggs, wheat gluten, milk) and additives such as glycerol (E422), sodium carbonates (E500) and sodium citrates (E331), which may be relevant for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal445 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile, this cake is considerably higher in fat (26 g vs 17.6 g) and energy (445 kcal vs 418 kcal) but lower in sugar (26 g vs 29 g), saturated fat (2.7 g vs 7.8 g) and salt (0.82 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Huile de colza, farine de blé 18%, oeufs 18%, sucre, stabilisant : glycérol, chocolat en poudre 7.4% (sucre, cacao en poudre), lait écrémé en poudre, fécule, poudres à lever: carbonates et citrates de sodium (blé), sel, arôme. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, graines de sésame, soja.

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