Why is Brossard cake aux fruits classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake is made from refined flour, added sugars, and several industrial ingredients, including citric acid (E330), xanthan gum (E415), glycerol (E422), and a raising agent (E500), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this cake affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 36 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 0.25 g of salt is low but still contributes to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for hypertension if the product is consumed in large amounts.

Is the presence of raisins, nuts, gluten, and other allergens a concern for common food allergies or intolerances?

Yes, the product contains wheat gluten, peanuts, soy, milk traces, and hazelnuts, so it should be avoided by individuals with gluten intolerance, peanut or tree‑nut allergies, soy or milk allergies; the raisins themselves are not allergenic but are part of a matrix that includes these allergens.

Brossard • 500 g

Brossard - cake aux fruits 2x250 gr offre eco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Brossard cake aux fruits is a sweet snack classified under sugary snacks and biscuits and cakes. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with a high sugar content of 36 g per 100 g and modest fat and salt levels. While it offers 4.2 g of fiber and a variety of candied fruits, the presence of multiple allergens and added sugars limits its nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal370 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this cake contains more sugar (36 g vs 28.98 g), slightly lower fat (14 g vs 17.65 g), and far less salt (0.25 g vs 1.98 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de blé 17%, raisins secs 15% (raisins secs, huiles végétales : colza - coton), huile de colza, oufs frais, sucre, bigarreaux confits 12% (bigarreaux, sirop de glucose-fructose, concentré de carotte et d'aronia, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), pastèques confites 4% (pastèques, sirop de glucose-fructose, concentré de carotte et d'aronia, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), écorces d'orange confites 4% (écorces d'orange, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), stabilisant : glycérol, fibre soluble de blé, extrait aromatique : rhum - infusion d'écorces d'oranges douces arômes, sel, poudres à lever: carbonates de sodium tartrates de potassium, gélifiant: gomme xanthane, arôme naturel d'orange. Présence possible de: arachides, fruits à coque (noisettes), lait, soja, sulfites. Malgre le soin apporté au dénoyautage des cerises, il pourrait subsister quelques noyaux. POUR OUVRIR APPUYEZ SUR LOUMERTURE FACLE

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