Why is 6 Bakewell Slices classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product contains numerous industrial additives such as emulsifiers (E491 sorbitan monostearate, E422 vegetable glycerine, E435 polysorbate 60), preservatives (E202 potassium sorbate), acidity regulators (E330 citric acid, E331 sodium citrates), colourants (E163 anthocyanins, E161b lutein) and gelling agents (E440 pectin), which are characteristic of a NOVA 4 ultra-processed food.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 36.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the slices provide a rapid source of glucose that can cause significant blood‑sugar spikes, making them unsuitable for tight glycemic control required in diabetes management.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for gluten intolerance?

Yes, wheat flour is the primary ingredient and contains gluten; the product is therefore not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Mr Kipling

6 Bakewell Slices

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

6 Bakewell Slices belong to the sugary snacks and biscuits & cakes family, offering a tender cake texture with a fruit jam filling. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature, high sugar (36.5 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (7.9 g per 100 g) while providing moderate fat and low fiber and protein. It contains several allergens, including wheat gluten, milk, egg white, soy and may have traces of nuts, which limits its suitability for people with specific food sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal415 kcal

Fat17.6 g

Saturated Fat7.9 g

Carbohydrates59.2 g

Sugars36.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this slice is higher in sugar (36.5 g vs 28.98 g) but lower in salt (0.44 g vs 1.98 g) and has similar total fat and energy levels.

Ingredients

wheat flour (with added calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed), plum and raspberry jam (glucose-fructose syrup, plum purée, sugar, raspberry purée, gelling agent (pectin), acid (citric acid), acidity regulator (sodium citrates), colour (anthocyanins), preservative (potassium sorbate), flavouring), glucose syrup, water, soya flour, whey powder (milk), ground rice, invert sugar syrup, humectant (vegetable glycerine), vegetable fats (palm, rapeseed, shea, sunflower in varying proportions), škimmed milk powder, dried egg white, ground almonds, salt, emulsifiers (sorbitan monostearate, soya lecithin, polysorbate 60), raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate), fat reduced cocoa powder, milk proteins, flavourings, stabiliser (sorbitan tristearate), preservative (potassium sorbate), colour (lutein), allergy advice-for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold, may also contain other nuts, it's the le an excee mr kiplih we want yo are not com comments, care team, freepost roi: premi thame, ox @ visit www,me o 0800 0223 roi 18009 your statuto nutrition information per slice (35g) per 100g typical values #exceedinglygood @mrkiplingcak 1725k i 613k

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