Why is Gâteau Basque à la Crème pâtissière classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, butter, eggs, vegetable oils and a custard filling that requires multiple industrial processing steps, as well as several additives such as colourants (E160a, E160ai), a thickener (E415), and stabilisers/preservatives (E450, E500, E500ii).

How do the sugar and saturated‑fat levels in this cake affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The cake provides 19.1 g of sugar and 8.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which can raise blood glucose and LDL cholesterol; individuals with diabetes or hypertension should consume it only occasionally and consider portion control to avoid spikes in blood sugar and added cardiovascular risk.

Is this cake suitable for people with common allergens such as gluten, eggs, milk, or nuts, and can it fit into vegan or gluten‑free diets?

No, the product contains gluten from wheat flour, eggs, milk ingredients (butter, milk powder, whey powder) and traces of almonds, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free, vegan or dairy‑free diets and potentially problematic for those with egg, milk or nut allergies.

MIGUELGORRY • 650g

Gâteau Basque a la Crème Pâtissière

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a traditional Basque cream‑filled cake belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with several additives such as colourants (E160a, E160ai), preservatives (E450, E500, E500ii) and thickeners (E415). Nutritionally it offers moderate protein (4.2 g) and low salt (0.17 g) per 100 g, but it is relatively high in saturated fat (8.5 g) and contains common allergens – gluten, eggs, milk and trace nuts – which may limit suitability for some diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal314 kcal

Fat12.8 g

Saturated Fat8.5 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars19.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet‑snack averages, this Basque cake contains about 30% less sugar, 27% less total fat and 91% less salt, but its saturated fat is slightly higher and its protein content is modestly lower.

Ingredients

Pâte sablée (50%) : farine de blé, sucre, beurre, œufs, huile végétale (coprah, colza en proportion variable), poudre à lever (pyrophosphate de soude, bicarbonate de soude, amidon de blé), sel. Crème pâtissière (50%) : eau, sucre, amidon modifié, rhum 3%, poudre de lait, lactosérum en poudre, poudre d’amande 2%, maltodextrine, colorant : beta-carotène, épaississants : gomme de xanthane, arôme naturel de vanille.

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