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

It is made from refined ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, added sugars, refined wheat flour and palm fat, and it includes eight listed food additives, emulsifiers (E322, E471), acidity regulators (E330, E331), stabilizer (E420), gelling agent (E440), and leavening agents (E500, E503), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content of this cake affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 53 g of sugars per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, and although its salt is low, the overall high carbohydrate load can contribute to weight gain, which may indirectly raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is the presence of eggs, gluten and soy in Génoises orange a concern for common food allergies or for those seeking a vegan product?

Yes; the cake contains eggs (5.5 %), wheat flour (gluten) and soy‑derived lecithin, so it is not safe for people allergic to these ingredients and it is unsuitable for vegan diets.

Carrefour, Simpl • 300 g

Génoises orange

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Génoises orange is an orange‑flavored sponge cake topped with dark chocolate, classified under sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its high sugar content of 53 g per 100 g, moderate fat at 9 g per 100 g, modest fiber of 2.1 g, and low salt at 0.15 g per 100 g. The formulation includes RSPO‑certified sustainable palm oil but also eight food additives (E322, E330, E331, E420, E440, E471, E500, E503) and common allergens such as gluten, eggs and soy, which may be concerns for certain diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal375 kcal

Fat9 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack cake, this product contains about 53 g of sugar per 100 g, almost double the category mean of 29 g, while its fat (9 g) and salt (0.15 g) are considerably lower than the typical 17.6 g of fat and 2 g of salt.

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, chocolat noir 15% [pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme naturel de vanille], farine de _blé_, jus d'orange à base de concentré 5,9%, _oeufs_ 5,5%, stabilisant : sorbitols, graisse de palme 2,5%, 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, huile essentielle de zeste d'orange 0,1%, correcteur d'acidité : citrates de sodium, sel. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque et de lait.

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