Why is Le Pompon – Cocoa Heart Cake classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The cake is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, rapeseed oil, cocoa powder and several industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, stabilisers and leavening agents, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It contains four listed additives: E422 (glycerol), E450 (diphosphates), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E500 (sodium carbonates).

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

With 30 g of sugars per 100 g, the cake contributes a significant amount of quickly absorbable carbohydrates, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited in a diabetic diet. The 1 g of salt per 100 g adds about 2.5 g of sodium, which may raise blood pressure and is therefore a concern for hypertensive individuals.

Is the whole‑egg ingredient a concern for consumers with egg allergies?

Yes, the product lists whole eggs as a primary ingredient, so it is not safe for anyone with an egg allergy. The presence of eggs also means the cake is unsuitable for vegan diets.

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Le Pompon – Cocoa Heart Cake is a 40 g marble‑style chocolate snack produced in Brittany, France, and is classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups. Per 100 g it provides 386 kcal, 13 g of fat (only 1.4 g saturated), 30 g of sugars and 1 g of salt, and it contains wheat, eggs, gluten and nuts, with traces of milk. The product is an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 item, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and an Eco‑Score of C, and includes four food additives (E422, E450, E471, E500) while being free of preservatives and palm oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal386 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack‑cake profile, this cake contains slightly more sugar (30 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g) but noticeably less fat (13 g vs 17.65 g), saturated fat (1.4 g vs 7.8 g) and salt (1 g vs 1.98 g), resulting in a lower overall energy value.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ 33% - Sucre - ŒUFS entiers - Huile de colza - Stabilisant: glycérol - Sirop de glucose - Cacao maigre en poudre 1% (non UE) - Émulsifiant: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras (origine végétale) - Poudres à lever : diphosphates, carbonates de sodium - Sel - Arôme naturel. Peut contenir: LAIT, FRUITS À COQUE.

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