Why is Marbré au chocolat équitable classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because its formulation combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, oil and multiple industrial ingredients; the label lists additives E322/E322i (soy lecithin), E336/E336i (potassium bitartrate), E392 (rosemary extract), and E500/E500ii (sodium bicarbonate).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 25 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so it should be limited for diabetics, while its 0.38 g of salt is modest compared with many snack foods and poses a low but present risk for hypertension when consumed in excess.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a problem for consumers with soy allergy?

Yes; soy lecithin (E322) is derived from soy, so the product must be avoided by anyone with a soy allergy despite the small quantity.

Bio soleil • 260 g

Marbré au chocolat équitable

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Marbré au chocolat équitable is an organic, fair-trade marble chocolate cake positioned in the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with several additives such as lecithin (E322/E322i), potassium bitartrate (E336/E336i), rosemary extract (E392) and bicarbonate of sodium (E500/E500ii). Nutritionally, the cake is high in fat (25 g), saturated fat (9.2 g) and sugars (25 g) per 100 g, while providing moderate protein and low salt, making it energy-dense but not a balanced snack for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal420 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat9.2 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars25 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this marble chocolate cake contains notably more fat (25 g vs 17.6 g) and saturated fat (9.2 g vs 7.8 g), but less sugar (25 g vs 29 g), salt (0.38 g vs 2 g), and carbohydrates (42 g vs 60 g), resulting in a slightly higher energy content.

Ingredients

Farine de blé T65*, oeufs*, sucre de canne roux non raffiné*, beurre*, huile de tournesol oléique désodorisée* (antioxydant : extrait de romarin*), chocolat équitable (5%) (pâte de cacao*, sucre de canne roux*, beurre de cacao*), sirop de blé*, arôme naturel de vanille* (alcool*, vanille*), cacao ; lécithine de soja*, poudre à lever (bitartrate de potassium, bicarbonate de sodium), sel de mer non raffiné, vanille*. Ingrédients issus de l’agriculture biologique

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