Why is Le cake au citron classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake is made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, dairy, eggs and several industrial ingredients, placing it in NOVA group 4, which defines ultra‑processed foods. It lists nine additives: E202 (potassium sorbate), E220 (sulphur dioxide), E330 (citric acid), E331 (sodium citrate), E336 (potassium tartrate), E415 (xanthangum), E422 (glycerol), E440 (pectin) and E500 (sodium carbonate).

How does the sugar and salt content in Le cake au citron affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and exceeds many diabetic‑friendly limits, while its 0.43 g of salt per 100 g, although lower than the average snack, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension if consumed in excess.

Based on the ingredients, is Le cake au citron suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No. The product contains wheat flour (gluten), eggs, milk and butter, which disqualify it from vegan and gluten‑free diets, and its high carbohydrate content (49 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for ketogenic eating.

PRÉFÉRÉS D'AMANDINE • 275 g

Le cake au citron

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Le cake au citron is a 275 g lemon‑flavored sweet snack produced by Préférés d'Amandine and classified under the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, with 27 g of sugars, 16 g of fat, 2.3 g of saturated fat and 0.43 g of salt per 100 g, but also provides 5.6 g of fiber and 5 g of protein. The cake contains common allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and sulfites, includes nine food additives, and offers a modest amount of fruit‑vegetable content (about 8.5 %).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal367 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates49 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this lemon cake has slightly less sugar and fat, far lower saturated fat and salt, and noticeably higher fiber than the category averages.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, sucre, œufs entiers, huile de tournesol, yaourt au lait écrémé brassé, cubes d'écorces de citrons confits 5,5% (écorces de citron 2,7%, sirop de glucose-fructose, sucre, acidifiant : acide citrique ; conservateur : anhydride sulfureux), fibre soluble produite à partir de betterave, sirop de glucose-fructose, humectant : glycérol ; purée de citron 3%, jaune d'oeufs, beurre, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium et tartrates de potassium ; arôme naturel de citron, lait entier en poudre, eau, correcteur d'acidité : citrates de sodium ; acidifiant : acide citrique ; gélifiant : pectines ; épaississant : gomme xanthane ; conservateur : sorbate de potassium.

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