Why is Le cake chocolat noix classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product mixes refined wheat flour, added sugars, butter, emulsifiers and chemical leavening agents, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its listed additives are E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i (lecithin variant), E336 (potassium tartrates) and E500 (sodium carbonates), plus a natural vanilla flavor that contains alcohol.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this chocolate walnut cake affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 28 g of sugar and 15 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or heart‑healthy eating plans; occasional small portions are the only realistic way to fit it into such diets.

Is the walnut in Le cake chocolat noix a concern for people with nut allergies, and does it impact the product’s sustainability?

Yes, walnuts are a tree‑nut allergen and must be avoided by anyone with nut sensitivities. Nutritionally they add healthy fats and omega‑3s, and environmentally walnuts have a relatively low carbon footprint compared with many other nuts, giving the product a modest sustainability benefit despite the allergen risk.

Colibri, Maison Colibri • 250 g

Le cake chocolat noix

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Le cake chocolat noix is a chocolate‑walnut cake marketed as a sweet snack and falls within the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with refined flour, added sugars, butter, emulsifiers and raising agents. While it offers 6.5 g of protein and 10 % walnuts per serving, it is also high in fat (32 g), saturated fat (15 g), sugars (28 g) and calories (477 kcal per 100 g), and contains common allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal477 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates40 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this cake contains roughly twice the fat and saturated fat, delivering more calories (477 kcal vs 418 kcal) while providing slightly less sugar (28 g vs 29 g) and much lower salt (0.59 g vs 1.98 g).

Ingredients

œufs frais 19,3%, sucre, beurre pâtissier 17,2%, chocolat 16,4% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol), farine de blé, morceaux de noix 10,6%, amidon, cacao en poudre, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium et tartrates de potassium, arôme naturel de vanille (contient alcool), sel fin de l'lle de Ré. Traces d'autres fruits à coque et soja.

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