Why is Quatre Quarts pur beurre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines several refined ingredients and industrial additives; its label lists acacia gum (E414) as a stabiliser, potassium bitartrate (E336i) and sodium bicarbonate (E500ii) as leavening agents, and a natural vanilla flavor that includes alcohol, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this pound cake affect people with diabetes or high cholesterol?

The 24.8 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetics, while the 14 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels, increasing cardiovascular risk for those with high cholesterol.

Is the presence of butter and eggs in this cake a problem for dairy‑free or egg‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the product contains butter (a dairy ingredient) and whole eggs, making it unsuitable for anyone following a dairy‑free diet or who has an egg allergy.

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Quatre Quarts pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Quatre Quarts pur beurre is an organic, fair‑trade pound cake produced in France, made from wheat flour, butter, whole eggs, brown cane sugar and natural vanilla flavor. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, reflecting its high fat (22.8 g), saturated fat (14 g) and sugar (24.8 g) content alongside modest protein and fiber. While it offers a pleasant buttery taste and organic certification, its nutritional profile is high in energy, saturated fat and sugar, and it contains several additives such as acacia gum (E414) and potassium bitartrate (E336i).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal398 kcal

Fat22.8 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates42.1 g

Sugars24.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this pound cake contains less sugar (24.8 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.52 g vs 1.98 g) but considerably more fat (22.8 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (14 g vs 7.8 g).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ T65* ; _beurre_* (24%) ; _œufs_ entiers* ; sucre de canne roux Fair Trade IBD* ; arôme naturel de vanille* (alcool*, vanille*) ; gomme d'acacia* ; poudre à lever (bitartrate de potassium, bicarbonate de sodium) ; sel de mer non raffiné *Ingrédients issus de l’agriculture biologique

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