Why is Mini chocolate cakes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack combines refined sugar, organic cocoa ingredients, vegetable oil and several processing aids such as acacia gum (E414), potassium tartrates (E336) and sodium carbonates (E500), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content of this snack impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 34 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its low salt level (0.37 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the overall calorie density remains high.

Is the egg ingredient in these mini chocolate cakes a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the formulation includes whole eggs and rehydrated egg yolks, both of which are listed as allergens; the eggs are certified organic but do not eliminate the allergy risk.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 150 g

Mini gâteaux au chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mini chocolate cakes are organic sweet snacks classified under the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes families. They are ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) with a Nutri‑Score of E, delivering 34 g of sugar, 28 g of fat (including 6.3 g saturated fat), 0.37 g of salt and 463 kcal per 100 g, while providing 3.1 g of fibre and 6.2 g of protein. The product is made in France, bears EU organic certification, contains whole eggs and wheat (allergens), and may have traces of milk and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal463 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat6.3 g

Carbohydrates46 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet‑snack averages, this mini chocolate cake contains considerably more sugar and fat, slightly less saturated fat and salt, and its energy content is higher while carbs and protein are close to average.

Ingredients

_Œufs_ entiers*, sucre de canne* blond, pépites de chocolat* 20,4% (sucre de canne*, pâte de cacao*, beurre de cacao*, extrait de vanille*), huile de colza*, farine de _blé_*, jaunes d'_œufs_* réhydratés, sirop de sucre de canne* inverti, poudre de cacao*, gomme d'acacia*, rhum*, poudres à lever (tartrates de potassium, carbonates de sodium), sel marin. *biologique. Peut contenir des traces de lait et de fruits à coque.

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