Why is Mini eggs Choc Cakes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cake includes refined sugar, glucose syrup, multiple emulsifiers (E471, E442, E476), raising agents (E450, sodium bicarbonate), colourants (E160a, E160c, E161b, E162, E163), and a humectant (E422), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in Mini eggs Choc Cakes affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 43.9 g of sugar and 10.4 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 hypertension management and best limited to occasional consumption.

Is the milk chocolate in Mini eggs Choc Cakes a concern for people with milk allergy?

Yes; the milk chocolate component contains dairy ingredients such as skimmed milk, milk fat, and whey, which are known allergens for individuals with milk allergy, so they should avoid this product.

Cadbury

Mini eggs Choc Cakes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mini eggs Choc Cakes by Cadbury are sweet chocolate cakes topped with miniature chocolate eggs, positioned as a indulgent snack. They belong to the Sugary snacks family, carry a Nutri-Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4, reflecting their ultra‑processed nature, with high levels of sugar (43.9 g), fat (21.9 g), saturated fat (10.4 g) and a calorie content of 462 kcal per 100 g, while also containing common allergens such as milk, eggs, wheat and soy. The product provides quick energy and a modest amount of fiber (2.3 g) and added calcium, but its excessive sugar and fat make it best enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat21.9 g

Saturated Fat10.4 g

Carbohydrates57.1 g

Sugars43.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate cake, Mini eggs Choc Cakes contain markedly more sugar, fat and saturated fat, deliver higher energy, and offer less fiber and protein, while having a lower salt content.

Ingredients

Milk chocolate (34%) [Sugar, Cocoa mass, Cocoa butter, Dried skimmed milk, Milk fat, Vegetable fat (Palm), Dried whey (from milk), Emulsifier (Soya lecithin)], Vanilla flavour topping (23%) [Sugar, Vegetable margarine (Vegetable oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Water, Emulsifier (E471)), Glucose syrup, Water, Icing sugar, Humectant (Glycerol), Maize starch, Flavourings (contain milk), Dried egg white, Emulsifier (E471), Colour (Lutein)], Mini eggs (12%) [Sugar, Milk, Cocoa butter, Cocoa mass, Dried skimmed milk, Dried whey (from milk), Vegetable fats (Palm, Choking Hazard: This prod Shea), Milk fat, Modified maize and tapioca starches, Emulsifiers (E442, E476), Flavourings, Maltodextrin, Colours (Anthocyanins, Beetroot red, Paprika extract, Carotenes)], Wheat flour (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Glucose syrup, Sugar, Humectant (Glycerol), Dried whole egg, Fat reduced cocoa, Dried whey (from milk), Soya flour, Vegetable oils (Palm, Rapeseed), Raising agents (E450, Sodium bicarbonate), Salt, Emulsifier (E471). May contain nuts. We want you to enjoy these cakes in perfect condition. If you are not entirely satisfied with these cakes please return them with the packaging to the consumer relations team. der licence from the Mondelēz International group. FREEPOST PREMIER FOODS CONSUMER RELATIONS. Or telephone 0800 022 3389. If purchased in the Republic of Ireland - Premier Food ROI, PO Box No 13008, Dublin 1, Ireland. Or telephone 1800 93 2814. Manufactured by Premier Food All trademarks and copyright own ational group not suitable for children un TRAY Recycle BOX Recycle FILM Do not recycle at ha RECYCLE WITH BAGS LARGE SUPERMARKE learn more at recyclenow.c uitable for agetano

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