Why is Les petits cakes aux fruits confits et secs classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple food‑grade additives and processing steps such as candied fruit preparation; the ingredient list shows additives E120 (cochineal colour), E202 (potassium sorbate), E330 (citric acid), E415 (xanthan gum), E420 (sorbitol) and E422 (glycerol).

How does the sugar content of this cake affect a diabetic diet?

With 34 g of sugars per 100 g, the cake delivers a rapid glucose load that can raise blood sugar levels significantly, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes who need to limit added sugars and monitor carbohydrate intake.

Is this cake compatible with a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No, the cake contains fresh eggs, milk powder and wheat flour, which provide animal protein and gluten; therefore it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free.

Brossard • 300 g

Les petits cakes aux fruits confits et secs

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Les petits cakes aux fruits confits et secs are small fruit‑filled cakes sold as sweet snack items, classified in the Sugary snacks group of the food category. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and fall into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 tier, reflecting the presence of multiple food additives such as colorant E120, preservative E202, acidifier E330 and humectants E420/E422. Per 100 g they provide 378 kcal, 13 g fat (lower than the average snack), 1 g saturated fat and 0.15 g salt, but also contain 34 g of sugars, which exceeds the typical category average, while offering 3.7 g fiber and 30 % fruit‑vegetable‑nut content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal378 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack (28.98 g sugars, 17.65 g fat, 1.98 g salt per 100 g), this cake has notably higher sugar, considerably lower fat and salt, positioning it as a high‑sugar but lower‑fat option within its segment.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 23%, sucre, œufs frais, huile de colza, raisins secs 11,3% (raisins, huiles végétales : colza - coton), bigarreaux confits 7,5% (bigarreaux, sucre, acidifiant : acide citrique, conservateur : sorbate de potassium, colorant : cochenille), pastèques confites 7,5% (pastèques, sirop de glucose-fructose, concentré de carotte et d'aronia, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), stabilisants : sorbitols - glycérol, écorces d'orange confites 3,7% (écorces d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), sirop de glucose-fructose, arôme (contient alcool), poudres à lever : diphosphates - carbonates de sodium, lait écrémé en poudre, arôme naturel d'orange, extrait aromatique : rhum - infusion d'écorces d'oranges douces-arômes, sel, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, gélifiant : gomme xanthane.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.