Why is the Kinder Délice coconut cake classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined sugar, palm‑based vegetable fats, glucose‑fructose syrup, wheat flour and several industrial ingredients; the label lists additives E322 (soy lecithin), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E422 (glycerol), E500/E500 ii (sodium carbonate) and E503/E503 i (ammonium carbonate), which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content of this cake affect people with diabetes or heart‑related conditions?

With 37.7 g of sugars and 18 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the cake can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, so it should be limited or avoided by individuals managing diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is the palm oil used in this product a concern for sustainability and health?

The formulation includes palm oil as part of the vegetable fat blend; while it provides the desired texture, palm oil production is linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss, and its high saturated‑fat content contributes to the product’s overall saturated‑fat level, making it a sustainability and health consideration.

Ferrero, Kinder • 370 g

Gâteau Kinder Délice coconut fourré noix de coco - 10x37g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Kinder Délice coconut cake is a small chocolate‑coated snack cake marketed by Ferrero, falling under the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes families. At 464 kcal per 100 g it delivers 37.7 g of sugars, 26.5 g of total fat (including 18 g of saturated fat) and 0.32 g of salt, making it higher in sugar and fat than typical sweet snacks, and it is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) containing multiple additives such as E322, E471, E422 and leavening agents. The cake lists allergens egg, gluten, milk and soy, carries the vegetarian label, and receives an Eco‑Score of E, reflecting a low environmental rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal464 kcal

Fat26.5 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates53.1 g

Sugars37.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in the sugary snacks category, this Kinder Délice cake contains about 37.7 g of sugars per 100 g, roughly 30 % more than the 28.98 g average, and its fat (26.5 g) and saturated fat (18 g) are also substantially higher, while its salt (0.32 g) is lower than the typical 1.98 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, graisses végétales (palme, karité, sal), sirop de glucose-fructose, farine de FROMENT 6,5%, LAIT en poudre réhydraté 6,5%, humectant (glycerol), LAIT écrémé en poudre, lait de coco en poudre 4% (contient LAIT), noix de coco rapée déshydratée 3,5%, cacao maigre 3%, OEUF 2,5%, dextrose, LACTOSERUM en poudre, jus de poire concentré, amidon de FROMENT, LAIT en poudre, émulsifiants (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, lécithines [SOJA]), poudres à lever (carbonate d'ammonium, carbonate acide de sodium), arômes, jus de citron concentré, beurre de cacao, sel, pâte de cacao, BEURRE concentré,

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