Why is the Gâteau Barquette à la fraise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar is made from refined wheat flour, high‑fructose glucose syrup, egg and multiple industrial ingredients, and it includes five food additives – citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E327), calcium citrate (E331), sorbitol (E420) and pectin (E440) – which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 53 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its 0.33 g of salt per 100 g is modest but still adds to daily sodium intake, making it a poor choice for strict hypertension control.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy or for those following a vegan diet?

Yes; the formulation lists eggs at 19 % of the recipe, so the product is not safe for individuals allergic to egg and is unsuitable for vegans or anyone avoiding animal‑derived ingredients.

U • 120 g

Gâteau Barquette à la fraise - paquet 120g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gâteau Barquette à la fraise is a 120 g strawberry‑flavored cake bar sold in French U stores, classified as a sugary snack and biscuit‑type dessert. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with very high added sugars (53 g per 100 g), moderate fat (3.7 g) and low saturated fat (0.8 g) and salt (0.33 g). The product supplies modest fiber (1.7 g) and fruit content but also contains allergens (eggs, gluten) and five additives (E330, E327, E331, E420, E440), which may be of concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal364 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates77 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snack values, this cake bar has about double the sugar (53 g vs 28.9 g per 100 g) while delivering lower fat, saturated fat and salt, but its fiber, protein and carbohydrate profile are also below the typical range.

Ingredients

Sucre, farine de BLE 24,9%, sirop de glucose-fructose, OEUFS 19%, puree de fraise 5,4% *, puree de pomme 5,4%, jus concentre de fraise 1,1% *, gelifiant : pectines, stabilisant : sorbitols, huile de colza, sirop de glucose, acidifiant : acide citrique, arome naturel, jus concentre de carotte noire, sel, correcteurs d'acidite : citrates de sodium et lactate de calcium. *equivalent a 15,1% de fraise. traces eventuelles de lait, de soja et de fruits a coque.

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