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

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because its formulation includes multiple industrial ingredients and additives such as preservatives (E220 and unspecified E14xx), an acidity regulator (E330), a stabiliser (E422), an emulsifier (E415), and raising agents (E450 and E500). These substances are typical of highly processed foods and contribute to the classification.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 31 g of sugars per 100 g, the cake significantly raises blood glucose levels and can cause rapid spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or requiring strict carbohydrate control.

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

The cake contains wheat flour, eggs, honey‑like sweeteners, and a small amount of rum, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free. Its sugar and carbohydrate levels are too high for keto, and the presence of alcohol and potential animal‑derived additives may conflict with halal requirements.

Chabrior, Intermarché, Rivazur Cakes • 400 g

Cake anglais aux fruits

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cake anglais aux fruits is a sweet snack that falls under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating a highly processed product with several additives. While it provides moderate energy and low saturated fat, it is high in sugars and contains common allergens such as wheat, eggs, orange and sulphites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal368 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snack averages, this cake has higher sugar (31 g vs 28.98 g) but lower fat (13 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (1.3 g vs 7.8 g), salt (0.51 g vs 1.98 g) and overall energy (363 kcal vs 418 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 23,4%, raisins macérés 17,2% (raisins secs, rhum, infusion d'écorces d'orange), cerises confites 14,1% (cerises, sirop de glucose-fructose, jus concentrés de fruits et de végétaux (aronia, carotte, griotte, patate douce, radis, pomme), correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), oeufs frais, sucre, huile de colza, stabilisant: glycérol, écorces d'orange confites 3,7% (écorces d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), rhum, amidon modifié de mais, émulsifiant : mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras, sel, poudres à lever: carbonates de sodium, arôme naturel d'orange, acidifiant: acide citrique, épaississant: gomme xanthane. Traces éventuelles d'avoine, lait, soja, fruits à coque, graines de sésame.

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