Why is Tranche de Cake Chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined ingredients and several industrial additives. It includes an emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), gum acacia (E414) as a stabiliser, glycerol (E422) as a humectant, and raising agents potassium tartrates (E336) and sodium carbonates (E500) to achieve its texture and shelf‑life.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this chocolate cake slice affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 30 g of sugars and 0.5 g of salt per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes in diabetic individuals and contribute to increased sodium intake, which may raise blood pressure in hypertensive consumers; therefore it should be eaten only occasionally and in small portions.

Are the egg and wheat (gluten) ingredients in this cake a concern for consumers with egg or gluten allergies?

Yes, the product contains whole eggs, egg yolks and wheat flour that provides gluten, both of which are listed as allergens; anyone with egg allergy or celiac disease should avoid this cake.

France cake tradition, L'artisan Patissier • 80 g

Tranche de Cake Chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tranche de Cake Chocolat is a slice of chocolate cake marketed as a sweet snack, falling under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It provides 421 kcal per 100 g, with 23 g of fat (4.1 g saturated), 30 g of sugars (added sugars about 38 g), 6 g of protein, 2.9 g of fiber and 0.5 g of salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of E and placing it in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. While it contains a modest amount of fiber and protein and is free from added preservatives and colourings, its high fat, sugar and the presence of several food additives such as emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), gum acacia (E414), glycerol (E422) and raising agents (E336, E500) make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal421 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates46 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack cakes, this chocolate cake slice contains slightly more sugar and considerably more fat per 100 g, while its salt level is well below the average.

Ingredients

Sucre, œufs entiers, huile de colza, farine de blé (gluten), chocolat 13% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol, arôme vanille), jaunes d'œufs, humectant : glycérol, cacao, gomme d'acacia, rhum, poudres à lever (tartrates de potassium, carbonates de sodium), sel, arôme.

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