Why is Mini cake aux pépites de chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil, chocolate chips made from cocoa paste and butter, and several food‑type additives; the listed additives are emulsifier lecithin (E322), thickener xanthane gum (E415), stabilizer glycerol (E422), raising agents diphosphates (E450i) and sodium carbonates (E500).

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27 g of sugars per 100 g, the cake delivers a rapid glucose load that can spike blood‑sugar levels, making it unsuitable as a regular choice for people with diabetes; its 0.84 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still adds to daily sodium intake, which may be problematic for hypertension if consumed in excess.

Is the chocolate‑chip ingredient a concern for people with soy or nut allergies?

The chocolate chips contain soy‑derived lecithin, which is listed as an allergen, and the packaging notes possible traces of milk and nuts, so individuals allergic to soy, milk or nuts should avoid this product.

Carrefour • 300 g (10 x 30 g)

Mini cake aux pépites de chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Carrefour’s Mini cake aux pépites de chocolat is a 300 g pack of bite‑size chocolate chip cakes sold in 10 × 30 g portions. Classified as a sugary snack in the PNNS groups, it carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls in NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with 24 g of fat, 27 g of sugars and 0.84 g of salt per 100 g, while providing only 1.9 g of fiber and 5.4 g of protein. The formulation includes common allergens such as egg, wheat and soy, five additives (lecithin E322, xanthane gum E415, glycerol E422, diphosphates E450i and sodium carbonates E500), and it receives an Eco‑score of E, indicating a relatively low environmental performance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal440 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack cake, this mini chocolate cake contains markedly more fat (24 g vs 17.6 g per 100 g) while its sugar (27 g) and salt (0.84 g) levels are slightly below the category averages of 28.98 g and 1.98 g respectively.

Ingredients

_Oeufs_ 19%, farine de _blé_ 18,6%, pépites de chocolat 18,2% [sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme naturel de vanille], huile de colza, sucre, stabilisant : glycérol, sirop de glucose-fructose, amidons (_blé_ et maïs), poudres à lever : diphosphates et carbonates de sodium, sel, arôme naturel, épaississant : gomme xanthane. Peut contenir des traces de lait et de fruits à coque.

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