Why is Quatre-Quarts Pur beurre classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The cake includes several additives such as flavorings that contain alcohol, raising agents (sodium carbonate – E500 and sodium citrates – E331), citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, and a colourant made from carotenoids (E160); these ingredients, together with refined sugars and processed butter, give it an ultra‑processed status.

How does the sugar and fat content of this cake affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 26 g of sugar and 24 g of total fat per 100 g, the cake provides a rapid source of glucose and a high amount of saturated fat, making it unsuitable for tight blood‑sugar control or heart‑healthy plans; people with diabetes or hypertension should limit or avoid it.

Is the butter in this cake a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains butter and milk-derived ingredients, so it is not safe for individuals who are allergic to dairy or who need to avoid lactose.

Carrefour • 250 g

Quatre-Quarts Pur beurre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Quatre-Quarts Pur beurre is a frozen pound-cake sold by Carrefour, classified in the sugary snacks and biscuits-and-cakes family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with added flavorings, raising agents, colourants and refined sugars. Nutritionally it is high in fat (24 g), saturated fat (16 g) and sugars (26 g) per 100 g, while providing modest protein (5.3 g) and low fiber (0.5 g), and it contains allergens such as egg, gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal436 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, its sugar content (26 g/100 g) is slightly below the category average of 28.98 g, but its fat (24 g) and saturated fat (16 g) far exceed the averages of 17.65 g and 7.8 g, while its salt (0.9 g) is lower than the average 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_, sucre, _œufs_ frais 25%, _beurre_ pâtissier 21% (soit 25% en _beurre_ reconstitué), arômes (contient alcool), poudres à lever : carbonates et citrates de sodium (contient _blé_), sel, dextrose, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, colorant : caroténoïdes. Peut contenir des traces de soja et fruits à coque.

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