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

Savane is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil and a range of industrial additives such as lecithins (E322), sodium citrates (E331), acacia gum (E414), glycerol (E422) and sodium carbonates (E500), which are typical of highly processed food products.

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

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, Savane contributes a significant amount of rapidly absorbable carbs, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited by people with diabetes; the modest 0.5 g of salt per 100 g is lower than many snack foods, but it still adds to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for those managing hypertension.

Is Savane suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No, Savane is not compatible with those diets: it contains eggs and wheat flour, which provide animal protein and gluten, and its carbohydrate‑rich composition (45 g carbs per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto regimen, while the presence of dairy‑derived additives also excludes it from a vegan diet.

Brossard • 620 g

Savane

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Savane is a French‑made marble chocolate cake snack, classified under the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high fat (24 g) and added‑sugar content together with several food additives. While the cake provides more fiber (5.3 g) and less salt (0.5 g) than typical sweet snacks, its overall energy (431 kcal) and saturated‑fat levels remain moderate, and it contains allergens such as eggs and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal431 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Savane contains higher fat (24 g vs 17.6 g) and lower sugar (24 g vs 29 g) per 100 g, while its salt (0.5 g) and saturated fat (3.2 g) are well below the category averages.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 26,1%, OEUFS frais, sucre, huile de colza, chocolat 5,8% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille), fibre de racine de chicorée, stabilisant : glycérol, jaune d'OEUF, gomme d'acacia (fibre soluble), poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium - citrates de sodium, cacao en poudre, sel, fibres de BLE, amidon de maïs, arôme.

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