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

The cake combines multiple processed ingredients – refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, rum, and several candied fruit preparations – and uses a range of food‑industry additives. The label lists colorants (E120, E163), a sulphite preservative (E220), acidity regulator (E330), stabiliser (E415), anti‑caking agents (E422, E450), emulsifier (E471) and sodium carbonate (E500), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this cake affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 34 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. Its saturated‑fat level of 9 g per 100 g contributes to higher LDL cholesterol, which may worsen hypertension or cardiovascular risk, although the salt content is moderate (0.61 g per 100 g).

Is the sulphite (E220) in this cake a concern for people with sulphite sensitivity?

Yes. The product contains sulphur dioxide/sulphites (E220) as a preservative, which can trigger allergic reactions, asthma attacks, or other adverse effects in individuals who are sensitive to sulphites. Such consumers should avoid this cake or check the label carefully before consumption.

Casino • 400 g

Cake aux fruits

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cake aux fruits is a 400 g fruit cake offered by Casino, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is labelled as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high sugar (34 g per 100 g) and saturated‑fat (9 g per 100 g) levels while providing 2.4 g of fiber and a 30.8 % fruit‑vegetable‑legume share. The product contains the allergens eggs, gluten, milk and sulfites and includes several additives such as E120, E163, E220, E330, E415, E422, E450, E471 and E500.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal366 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat9 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this cake has higher sugar and saturated‑fat but lower total fat, salt, energy, fiber, carbohydrates and protein.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ - _œufs_ entiers - raisins secs 18,2% (raisins 18% - huile de colza) - sucre - _beurre_ 15% - cubes de pastèques confits 9% (pastèque 4,4% - sirop de glucose-fructose - sucre - correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique - colorant : carmins - conservateur : _anhydride sulfureux_)- bigarreaux confits 6% (bigarreaux 3,4% - sirop de glucose-fructose - colorant : anthocyanes - correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique - conservateur : _anhydride sulfureux_) - écorces d'oranges confites 4% (écorces d'oranges 2,2% - sirop de glucose-fructose - correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique - conservateur : _anhydride sulfureux_) - rhum - sirop de glucose - stabilisant : glycérol - sel - poudres à lever : diphosphates, carbonates de sodium (contient _blé_) - émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras - arôme naturel de vanille (contient alcool) - arôme naturel d'orange - épaississant : gomme xanthane - infusion d'écorces d'oranges douces. traces de _fruits à coque_.

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