Why is Gâteaux à base de yaourt classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 label because it contains numerous industrial ingredients beyond the basic flour, sugar and yogurt, including emulsifiers (E471, E475), a preservative (E202), acidity regulator (E330), stabiliser (glyceryl, E422), raising agents (E450, E500) and a corn‑glucose‑fructose syrup, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake provides a significant carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose levels, while 0.95 g of salt adds about 380 mg of sodium, which may contribute to higher blood pressure; both factors suggest limited suitability for strict diabetic or hypertensive meal plans.

Is the presence of eggs and milk in Gâteaux à base de yaourt a concern for people with egg or dairy allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes whole eggs, egg powder and yogurt made from skimmed milk, so the product must be avoided by anyone allergic to eggs or dairy, and it also contains gluten from wheat flour.

Marque Repère, P'tit Déli • 189 g

Gâteaux à base de yaourt

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gâteaux à base de yaourt are yogurt‑based soft cakes classified as sugary snacks and biscuits/cakes. They offer a lower sugar (22 g) and salt (0.95 g) content than the average snack, modest protein (6.6 g) and energy (416 kcal), but contain higher fat (20 g) and limited fiber (1 g), resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The formulation includes several additives such as E202, E330, E422, E450, E471, E475 and E500, and it is not suitable for those allergic to gluten, milk or eggs.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal416 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this cake has less sugar and salt but more total fat per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé ; sucre ; yaourt nature 16 % (lait écrémé pasteurisé, lait écrémé concentré, ferments lactiques) ; huile de colza ; oeufs ; stabilisant : glycérol ; oeufs en poudre ; sirop de glucose-fructose ; arôme naturel (contient alcool) ; sucre vanilliné (sucre, dextrose, amidon de maïs, arôme) ; émulsifiants : E471, E475 ; poudres à lever : E450, E500 ; sel ; amidon de maïs ; amidon de riz ; amidon de blé ; conservateur : E202 ; acidifiant : acide citrique. Traces de fruits à coque.

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