Why is Chok'moelleux classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake is made with refined vegetable fats, added sugars, and several food‑grade additives, which together meet the criteria for ultra‑processed foods; its label lists sorbitol (E420), diphosphates (E450), mono‑ and diglycerides with lecithin (E471), sodium carbonate (E500) and ammonium carbonate (E503) among the additives.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 32 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 18 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels; although the salt is modest, individuals with hypertension should still monitor overall intake within their daily limits.

Is the palm oil used in this product a concern for sustainability or for consumers with specific allergies?

The formulation includes palm kernel oil and palm oil sourced from unknown origins; despite a “sustainable palm‑oil” label, the lack of traceable provenance raises environmental concerns, and while palm oil is not a common allergen, it may affect consumers who avoid it for ecological reasons.

Carrefour • 420 g

Chok'moelleux

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chok'moelleux is a chocolate‑flavored filled sponge cake slice marketed by Carrefour, falling under the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high levels of sugar (32 g), total fat (24 g) and saturated fat (18 g) per 100 g, while its salt content is relatively low at 0.33 g. The product also provides modest protein (5.6 g) and fiber (1.7 g) and includes allergens such as milk, eggs and gluten, along with several additives like sorbitol (E420) and diphosphates (E450).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal441 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack category, this cake contains more sugar (32 g vs 28.98 g), more total fat (24 g vs 17.65 g) and much more saturated fat (18 g vs 7.8 g), while its salt (0.33 g) and fiber (1.7 g) are below the typical levels.

Ingredients

Graisses végétales (palmiste, palme et coprah) en proportion variable, sucre, farine de _blé_, _oeufs_, sirop de glucose-fructose, stabilisant : sorbitols, sirop de glucose, cacao maigre en poudre 4%, _lait_ entier en poudre 3,7%, cacao en poudre 1,2%, _lait_ écrémé en poudre 1%, arômes (contient alcool), _lactosérum_ en poudre, émulsifiants : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras et lécithines, _lactose_, poudres à lever : diphosphates - carbonates de sodium - carbonates d'ammonium, protéines de _lait_, sel. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque, de soja et de moutarde.

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