Why is CHOC- LAYERED CAKES classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies on refined wheat flour, palm olein and a long list of food‑industry additives; the label lists E420 (propylene glycol), E422 (glycerol), E1520 (propylene glycol monomethyl ether), E202 (potassium sorbate), E322 (lecithins), E341 (calcium phosphates), E415 (xanthan gum), E442, E471, E475, E476 and E491, which act as humectants, emulsifiers, stabilizers and preservatives.

How does the sugar and saturated-fat content of CHOC- LAYERED CAKES affect people with diabetes or heart disease?

With 40.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and its 14.1 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease; the moderate 0.5 g of salt also contributes to blood-pressure concerns.

Is CHOC- LAYERED CAKES suitable for vegan, gluten-free or soy-free diets?

No; the product contains refined wheat flour (gluten), milk solids and soy, so it is neither vegan nor gluten-free, and it also lists soy as an allergen, making it unsuitable for those avoiding soy.

Cadbury CHOCOBAKES

CHOC- LAYERED CAKES

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

CHOC- LAYERED CAKES are a sugary snack classified in the 'Sugary snacks' group, offering 4 g of protein and 64 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with refined wheat flour, palm olein, multiple emulsifiers and preservatives. While it is low in total fat and provides relatively modest sugar compared with the average sugary snack, it is high in saturated fat (14 g) and contains moderate salt, which may be concerns for heart-health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal466 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat14.1 g

Carbohydrates64.2 g

Sugars40.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this cake has far less total fat but double the saturated fat, slightly lower sugar, higher salt and more protein, delivering about 466 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 373 kcal.

Ingredients

Cake (45%) - Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Sugar, Humectants (420), 422, 1520), Palm Olein, Liquid Glucose, Milk Solids, Cocoa Solids, Starch, Emulsifiers (322, 475,471,491), Raising Agent (5000),4500), 341 (0), lodised Salt, Flavours (Natural Flavour, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances), Preservative (202),Stabilizer (415)); Chocolayer (29%)-Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils, Milk Solids, Cocoa Solids, Emulsifiers (442,476)), Flavours (Nature Identical, Artificial (Vanilla and Caramel) Flavouring Energy Substances); Filling (26%) - (Sugar, Fractionated Fat, Liquid Glucose, Humectant (422, 1520), Water, Emulsifiers (322, 475, 471, 491), Cocoa Solids, Flavours (Natural flavour, Nature Identical Flavouring Substances), lodised Salt, Preservative (202)). Allergen Information: Contains Milk, Wheat, Sulphites and Soy.

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