Why is Tiramisu au cafe classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients such as added sugars, wheat flour, and dairy with food‑grade additives, namely E440 (pectin), E450/E450i (sodium diphosphates) and E500 (sodium carbonates), which place it in NOVA group 4.

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

The product provides 16 g of sugars per 100 g, which can raise blood glucose and should be limited for diabetics, while its 13 g of saturated fat and 0.48 g of salt add to cardiovascular risk, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertensive meal plans.

Is the soy present in the cocoa powder a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the cocoa topping lists soy as an ingredient, so the product must be avoided by anyone diagnosed with a soy allergy.

Bonne Maman • 180 g

Tiramisu au cafe

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Tiramisu au cafe is a refrigerated dessert from the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes family, produced by Bonne Maman and sold in 180 g packs. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, refined wheat flour, multiple food‑grade additives (E440, E450, E500) and high saturated‑fat (13 g/100 g). While it offers a creamy texture and modest protein (3.9 g) and low salt (0.48 g), it is high in sugar (16 g), saturated fat and contains the allergens eggs, gluten, milk and soy, which may limit its suitability for many diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal293 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this tiramisu contains less sugar (16 g vs 28.98 g) and salt (0.48 g vs 1.98 g) but markedly more fat (20 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (13 g vs 7.8 g), resulting in a comparable energy level.

Ingredients

Crème fraîche 40%, eau, sucre, œufs frais, farine de blé, jaune d'œufs frais, mascarpone (lait) 2,9%, lait entier, extraits naturels de café, beurre, arômes naturels de vanille, liqueur de café à 50° 0,9%, poudre à lever (diphosphates et carbonates de sodium, farine de blé), gélifiant : pectines. Teneur en alcool: 1,2%. Garniture: Poudre de cacao (soja).

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