Why is Tiramisu Mascarpone et Sauce café classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes multiple processed ingredients such as glucose syrup, refined sugar, stabilisers, thickeners and emulsifiers; the listed additives are lactic acid (E270), carrageenan (E407), sorbitol (E420), diphosphates (E450), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and sodium carbonates (E500), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this tiramisu affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 8.5 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol; however, its salt level is relatively low (0.18 g), so it has a smaller impact on blood pressure compared with salty snacks.

Is this tiramisu suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

No, the product contains dairy (mascarpone, milk powder), egg yolk, wheat flour in the genoise sponge and added sugars, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or low‑carbohydrate dietary regimes.

Auchan • 0.48 kg

Tiramisu Mascarpone et Sauce café

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Tiramisu Mascarpone et Sauce café is a 480 g refrigerated Italian dessert sold at Auchan, made with mascarpone, coffee‑flavored sauce, genoise sponge, and containing milk, eggs, wheat and gluten. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of several additives such as E270, E407, E420, E450, E471 and E500. While it offers dairy‑derived calcium, the high sugar (20 g) and saturated‑fat (8.5 g) levels make it a treat rather than a staple for low‑sugar or low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal257 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat8.5 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dessert products, this tiramisu contains about double the sugar and more than twice the saturated fat, while providing less protein and lower salt than typical values.

Ingredients

Préparation au mascarpone 67,5% : eau, sirop de glucose, LAIT écrémé en poudre, mascarpone 6,8% (crème (LAIT), LAIT, correcteur d'acidité : acide LACTIQUE), huile de coco, sucre, jaune d'ŒUF, vin Marsala 1,4%, stabilisant : sorbitols, alcool, fibre d'agrumes, épaississant : carraghénanes, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, arôme naturels (LAIT, ŒUF). Sauce au café 22,5% : eau, sirop de glucose, sucre, alcool, café soluble 0,7%, arôme naturel de café, extrait de café. Génoise 8,8%: ŒUFS, farine de BLÉ, sucre , poudres à lever : diphosphates, carbonates de sodium , émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras. Cacao en poudre 1,2%. Pourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette. Teneur totale en alcool : 1,6%. L'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé. Elaboré à partir de lait origine UE.

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