Why is Cake & Choc classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 indicates the product is made mostly from substances extracted or refined from foods, combined with additives, and little or no whole food ingredients. Cake & Choc includes stabilisers (glycerol), emulsifiers (E472b and E475), a thickener (E415) and other processing aids, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Cake & Choc affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 30 g of sugar per 100 g, the cake can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The salt content is 0.57 g per 100 g, which is lower than many snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so it should be consumed in moderation by people monitoring blood pressure.

Is the egg ingredient in Cake & Choc a concern for people with egg allergy or for sustainability?

Yes, the product contains eggs, so it is not safe for anyone with an egg allergy. Additionally, the forest‑footprint data shows that the egg component contributes to a modest deforestation risk, reflecting a sustainability consideration for environmentally conscious consumers.

Milka, Mondelēz • 175g

Cake & Choc

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cake & Choc is a sweet snack cake filled with chocolate, classified in the sugary snacks group. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is labeled as NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with 30 g of sugars, 21 g of fat (including 4.1 g saturated) and 0.57 g of salt per 100 g, while providing 5.5 g of protein and 1.4 g of fiber. The formulation contains added sugars, several additives (E415, E422, E472b, E475), and allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and soy, which may be problematic for sensitive consumers, though it offers a quick source of energy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal428 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates56 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this cake contains more sugar (30 g vs 28.9 g) and fat (21 g vs 17.7 g) but less saturated fat, salt, fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Tarwebloem, suiker, glucose - fructosestroop, koolzaadolie, eieren, stabilisator (glycerol), cacaomassa, volle melkpoeder, cacaoboter, magere melkpoeder, tarwezetmeel, rijsmiddelen (difosfaten, kaliumcarbonaten), magere cacaopoeder, weipoeder (van melk), zout, emulgatoren (sojalecithines, E472b, E475), aroma's (bevat melk), glucosestroop, verdikkingsmiddel (xanthaangom).

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