Why is Forêt Noire classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined sugars, added flavorings, emulsifiers and leavening agents rather than whole‑food ingredients; the label lists additives E440 (pectin), E450/E450i (sodium acid pyrophosphate), and E500/E500ii (sodium bicarbonate).

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

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, so diabetic individuals should limit portion size; however, its salt content is only 0.12 g per 100 g, which is well below the typical threshold for hypertension concerns.

Based on the ingredients, is Forêt Noire suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the cake contains fresh cream, whole milk, butter, eggs and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegan, keto, halal (due to alcohol and non‑halal spirits) and gluten‑free diets.

Bonne Maman • 200g (2 x 100 g)

Forêt Noire

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Forêt Noire is an individual‑portion Black Forest cake from Bonne Maman, classified in the Sugary snacks (biscuits and cakes) group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; per 100 g it provides 246 kcal, 13 g fat (8.1 g saturated), 21 g sugars, 2.6 g protein and 1.1 g fiber, and contains the allergens eggs, gluten and milk. Compared with typical sugary‑snack averages, it is lower in overall calories, sugar and salt but supplies less protein and fiber and includes several additives (E440, E450, E500) which may concern health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal246 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat8.1 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains 21 g of sugar per 100 g, about 28 % lower than the average sugary‑snack sugar level of 28.98 g, 13 g of fat (≈26 % below the 17.65 g average), and only 0.12 g of salt, far under the typical 1.98 g value.

Ingredients

Crème fraîche 30%, cerises 25 %, sucre, eau, œufs entiers frais, chocolat 3% (pâte de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre), farine de blé, arôme naturel de vanille, liqueur d'Amaretto à 50°, fécules, beurre, lait entier, cacao maigre en poudre, kirsch à 60°, poudre à lever (pyrophosphate acide de sodium, carbonate acide de sodium) (blé), gélifiant : pectine de fruits, arôme naturel amande amère. Teneur en alcool : 1.7%

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