Why is Lemon Cake with Poppy Seeds classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is classified as ultra‑processed because it is made from refined ingredients and contains several food‑grade additives; the label lists potassium tartrate (E336), acacia gum (E414) and sodium carbonate (E500) as the only additives.

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

With 26 g of sugar and 0.52 g of salt per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contributes noticeable sodium, so it is not recommended for people managing diabetes or hypertension without careful portion control.

Is this cake suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The cake contains wheat flour and eggs, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (46 g) and added‑sugar (≈20 g) content make it unsuitable for a keto regimen.

La Vie Claire • 250 g

Cake Citron et graines de Pavot

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Lemon Cake with Poppy Seeds is a 250 g organic sweet snack marketed as a lemon‑flavored cake with poppy seeds, produced by La Vie Claire and certified EU organic. It belongs to the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with high fat (23 g) and sugar (26 g) per 100 g, while its saturated fat (2.7 g), salt (0.52 g) and energy (418 kcal) are moderate to low. The formulation contains wheat flour, eggs and may have traces of milk, making it unsuitable for vegans or those with gluten or milk sensitivities, and it includes additives E336, E414 and E500.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal418 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates46 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this cake provides slightly less sugar and salt but considerably more total fat and a lower amount of saturated fat, while its protein and carbohydrate levels are modestly below the category mean.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre de canne non raffiné*, huile de colza*, œufs entiers, jaunes en poudre réhydratés, sirop de sucre de canne*, extrait de citron* 4%, gomme d'acacia*, graines de pavot* 1,1%, rhum, sel marin non raffiné, poudres à lever (tartrates de potassium et carbonates de sodium). *Ingrédients agricoles issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Peut contenir des traces de lait.

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