Why is 2 moelleux au chocolat surgelés classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The cake combines multiple refined ingredients, emulsifiers and industrial processing steps, which places it in NOVA group 4; the only listed additive is soy lecithin (E322), used as an emulsifier.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this frozen chocolate cake affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt (0.09 g) has little impact on blood pressure, although the high saturated fat may still be a concern for cardiovascular health.

Is the soy lecithin used in this product a problem for individuals with soy allergy?

Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and may contain trace soy proteins; therefore, people with soy allergy should avoid this cake, and the allergen is clearly indicated on the label.

Picard • 200 g

2 moelleux au chocolat surgelés

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a 200 g pack of frozen chocolate moelleux cakes, marketed under the Picard brand and produced in Italy, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes dietary families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting a high sugar content of 28 g, total fat of 30 g with 19 g of saturated fat, modest salt (0.09 g) and includes common allergens such as egg, milk, wheat (gluten) and soy, as well as the additive soy lecithin (E322). While it offers a rich, indulgent taste, the product is nutritionally dense, ultra‑processed and therefore best consumed sparingly as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal453 kcal

Fat30 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates37 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this cake contains slightly less sugar (28 g vs 28.98 g) but markedly higher saturated fat (19 g vs 7.8 g) and considerably more total fat (30 g vs 17.65 g).

Ingredients

OEUF entier issu de poule élevée en plein air (liquide, pasteurisé), chocolat 22,4% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), beurre concentré (LAIT), sucre, farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA. Peut contenir des traces de: fruits à coque, moutarde.

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