Why is Quatre-quarts Breton P'tit Déli classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake includes industrial ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, a stabiliser (sorbitols, E420), raising agents (E450 and E500) and a natural vanilla flavouring that contains alcohol, which together with refined wheat flour, sugar and butter place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 29 g of sugar and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contributes significantly to daily sodium intake, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

Is the presence of fresh eggs in this cake a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, fresh eggs are listed as a main ingredient (26 g per 100 g), so anyone allergic to egg proteins should avoid this product.

Marque Repère, P'tit Déli • 250 g

Quatre-quarts Breton P'tit Déli, 250g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Quatre-quarts Breton P'tit Déli is a 250 g Breton pound cake sold as a sweet snack. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it contains 22 g fat (14 g saturated), 29 g sugars, 0.9 g salt, 0.8 g fiber and 6 g protein. While the pure‑butter label provides a rich buttery taste, the high levels of added sugars, saturated fat and overall energy make it a less healthy choice for frequent consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal440 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates54 g

Sugars29 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snack averages, this pound cake has higher fat (22 g vs 17.6 g), about twice the saturated fat (14 g vs 7.8 g), slightly more sugar (29 g vs 28.9 g) but lower salt (0.9 g vs 2.0 g) and markedly lower fiber (0.8 g vs 3.1 g).

Ingredients

Farine de blé 28 g* ; oeufs frais 26 g* ; sucre 25 g* ; beurre concentré 22 g* (soit 27 g* en beurre reconstitué) ; sirop de glucose-fructose ; stabilisant : sorbitols ; poudres à lever : E450, E500 (dont blé) ; sel ; arôme naturel de vanille (contient alcool). * Poids mis en œuvre pour faire 100 g de produit fini.

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