Why is Tranches de cake classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies heavily on industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, modified corn starch, emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides (E471), stabilizer glycerol (E422), thickener xanthan gum (E415), preservative potassium sorbate (E202) and acidity regulator citric acid (E330), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.6 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but may still contribute to excess sodium intake for people managing hypertension.

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

No, it is not vegan because it contains fresh eggs, not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, and not keto because of its high carbohydrate content; halal status is not confirmed, and it may contain traces of milk and other allergens.

U • 270 g

Tranches de cake

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

These cake slices with candied lemon peel and poppy seeds are a sweet bakery item classified as sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes. They contain 20 g fat, 27 g sugars and 0.6 g salt per 100 g, providing 413 kcal; the sugar and fat exceed typical snack averages while fiber and protein are modest. The product is ultra-processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri-Score of D, includes eggs and gluten and may contain traces of milk, sesame, soy and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal413 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack averages, this cake slice has higher fat (20 g vs 17.6 g) and lower sugar (27 g vs 29 g), while its salt (0.6 g) and saturated fat (2 g) are well below typical values.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 29%, sucre, OEUFS frais 19%, huile de colza, stabilisant : glycérol, écorces de citron confites 5% (écorces de citron, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), sirop de glucose, graines de pavot 1,3%, amidon modifié de maïs, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique, conservateur : sorbate de potassium, arôme naturel de citron, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium, épaississant : gomme xanthane. traces éventuelles de lait, de graines de sésame, de soja et de fruits à coque

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