Why is Quatre-Quarts Pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it includes several industrial ingredients such as flavorings that contain alcohol, raising agents (sodium carbonates – E500 and sodium citrates – E331), a citric acid regulator (E330) and a colour additive (carotenoids – E160). These additives are typical of highly manufactured foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this pound cake affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 26 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, while the 0.9 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, which is a concern for those with hypertension, even though the salt level is below the category average.

Is Quatre-Quarts Pur beurre suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it contains eggs, butter (dairy) and wheat flour, so it is not vegan, halal (due to alcohol in flavorings), gluten‑free, or keto‑friendly because of its high carbohydrate and sugar content.

Carrefour • 500 g ℮

Quatre-Quarts Pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a pre‑packaged quarter‑quarter (pound cake) made with wheat flour, sugar, eggs and butter, classified in the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high levels of fat (24 g), saturated fat (16 g), sugars (26 g) and moderate salt (0.9 g) per 100 g. Nonetheless it provides 5.3 g of protein and 0.5 g of fiber, and it is labeled as made in France with pure butter, though it contains eggs, gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal418 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this pound cake contains slightly less sugar (26 g vs 28.98 g) and half the salt (0.9 g vs 1.98 g) but markedly more fat (24 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (16 g vs 7.8 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_, sucre, _œufs_ 25%, _beurre_ pâtissier 21% (soit 25% en _beurre_ reconstitué), arômes (contient alcool), poudres à lever : carbonates et citrates de sodium (contient _blé_), sel, dextrose, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, colorant : caroténoïdes. Peut contenir des traces de soja et fruits à coque.

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