Why is Cake gourmand - Citron & pavot classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation includes multiple industrially processed ingredients such as refined sugar, wheat flour, sunflower oil, and lemon puree, and it lists three food additives: potassium tartrates (E336) used as a raising agent, xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, and sodium carbonate (E500) as a leavening aid.

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

With 34 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, while its 0.64 g of salt per 100 g, though moderate, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be problematic for hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Is the wheat gluten in this cake a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour and lists gluten as an allergen, so it must be avoided by anyone diagnosed with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Bonneterre • 250 g

Cake gourmand - Citron & pavot

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Cake gourmand – Citron & pavot is an organic French lemon‑poppy‑seed cake marketed as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in NOVA group 4, reflecting a high level of processing and the presence of three additives (E336, E415, E500). Nutritionally it is energy‑dense with 410 kcal per 100 g, 21 g fat, 34 g sugar and 0.64 g salt, offering limited fiber and protein while containing allergens eggs, gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal410 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this cake contains more sugar (34 g vs 28.9 g) and fat (21 g vs 17.6 g), but less salt (0.64 g vs 2.0 g) and lower saturated fat (2 g vs 7.8 g), resulting in slightly lower energy (410 kcal vs 418 kcal) and fewer carbs, protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Sucre roux de canne* non raffiné, oeufs entiers 26%, farine de blé 21%, huile de tournesol", purée de citron* 5,4%, sirop de blé, graines de pavot* 1,4%, poudres à lever : tartrates de potassium, carbonates de sodium; sel, extrait de citron" 0,1%, épaississant : gomme xanthane. Peut contenir des fruits à coque, du lait, du soja et des graines de sésame. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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