Why is Génoises saveur poire classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, palm fat and multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers; the label lists eight additives (E322 lecithins, E330 citric acid, E331 sodium citrates, E420 sorbitol, E440 pectin, E471 mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, E500 sodium carbonate, E503 ammonium carbonate), which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 52 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and exceeds recommended daily sugar limits, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; its low salt (0.15 g) is not a concern for hypertension, but the overall sugar load outweighs any benefit.

Is the palm fat used in this cake a concern for sustainability?

The product contains palm fat that is certified sustainable (labels show “Sustainable Palm Oil” and “Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil”), so while palm oil can raise environmental concerns, this formulation meets recognized sustainability standards.

Carrefour, Carrefour Extra • 150 g

Génoises saveur poire

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a pear‑flavored sponge cake snack, placed in the “Sugary snacks” and “Biscuits and cakes” groups of the French Nutri‑Score classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, several emulsifiers and a palm‑derived fat. While it provides some fiber (2 g) and fruit juice, it is very high in sugars (52 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (6 g), contains allergens (eggs, gluten, soy) and traces of nuts and milk, and uses sustainably certified palm oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal380 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this cake contains far more sugar (52 g vs 28.98 g per 100 g), less fat (10 g vs 17.65 g), and markedly lower salt (0.15 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose - fructose, chocolat noir 17% [pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme naturel de vanille], sucre, jus de poire à base de concentré 11%, farine de _blé_, _œufs_ entiers 6%, graisse de palme, stabilisant : sorbitols, amidon de _blé_, gélifiant : pectines, acidifiant : acide citrique, fécule de manioc, poudres à lever : carbonates d'ammonium et carbonates de sodium, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, arôme naturel, correcteur d'acidité : citrates de sodium, sel. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque et de lait.

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