Why is Cake aux fruits paquet de 300g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake uses refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple flavorings and a range of food‑industry additives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 tier. Its additive list includes colour anthocyanes (E163), acidity regulator citric acid (E330), thickener xanthan gum (E415), stabiliser glycerol (E422), raising agents diphosphates (E450i) and sodium carbonates (E500), and an emulsifier (E471).

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

At 35 g of sugars per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The moderate 0.56 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake and may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so it is not recommended for strict hypertensive diets.

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

No. The cake contains eggs and wheat flour, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free. With 56 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it far exceeds keto limits. The vanilla flavoring may contain alcohol, and the presence of animal‑derived ingredients means it cannot be confirmed as halal without further certification.

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Cake aux fruits paquet de 300g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cake aux fruits paquet de 300g is a French fruit‑cake snack that combines wheat flour, eggs, sugar and a 36 % mix of dried fruits such as raisins, candied cherries and orange peel. Nutritionally it delivers 12 g of fat, 35 g of sugars and 0.56 g of salt per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and falling into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, while providing 3 g of fiber and a modest amount of protein. The product offers some fruit content but the high sugar level, numerous additives and the presence of allergens make it a less healthy choice for low‑sugar or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal354 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars35 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack benchmark, this fruit cake contains more sugar (35 g vs 28.98 g), less total fat (12 g vs 17.65 g), substantially lower saturated fat (1.3 g vs 7.8 g) and considerably less salt (0.56 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Fruits* 36,2% [raisins secs 17%, bigarreaux confits 15% (bigarreaux, sirop de glucose-fructose, colorant : anthocyanes, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), écorces d'orange confites 4,2% (écorces d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique)], farine de BLE (France) 19%, OEUFS 17%, sucre, huile de colza, stabilisant : glycérol, eau, sirop de glucose, sel, arôme naturel d'orange, poudres à lever : diphosphates et carbonates de sodium (contient BLE), arôme naturel de vanille (contient alcool), émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, épaississant : gomme xanthane. Traces éventuelles de lait. *Fruits confits et fruits secs.

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