Why is Plum Cake classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated as ultra‑processed because it combines refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oil, and multiple industrial food‑grade additives and flavorings that require extensive manufacturing steps. The listed additives are emulsifier E471 (mono‑ and di‑glycerides of fatty acids), raising agents E450i (disodium diphosphate) and E500ii (sodium acid carbonate), plus additional flavorings and a small amount of salt.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The cake’s high sugar level ($30\text{ g}$ per $100\text{ g}$) can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while its moderate salt amount ($1.1\text{ g}$ per $100\text{ g}$) can contribute to elevated blood pressure, making it unsuitable as a regular choice for hypertensive individuals; consumption should be limited and balanced with low‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Is the egg in Plum Cake a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, Plum Cake contains fresh eggs, which are a major allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product entirely.

Mulino Bianco • 330g

Plum Cake

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Plum Cake is a sweet bakery product classified in the Sugary snacks group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA $4$ category, reflecting its high sugar ($30\text{ g}/100\text{ g}$), moderate salt ($1.1\text{ g}/100\text{ g}$) and the presence of several additives such as emulsifiers (E471) and raising agents (E450i, E500ii). While it offers a modest amount of protein from eggs and yogurt and includes fruit puree for some flavor, it also contains common allergens (egg, gluten, milk, soy) and delivers a high sugar load, making it best suited as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal394 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snacks, this plum cake contains slightly more sugar ($30\text{ g}$ vs $28.98\text{ g}$ per $100\text{ g}$), less salt ($1.1\text{ g}$ vs $1.98\text{ g}$), significantly lower saturated fat ($2\text{ g}$ vs $7.8\text{ g}$), and a marginally lower energy content (≈$393\text{ kcal}$ vs $418\text{ kcal}$).

Ingredients

Farina di grano tenero 31,3%*, zucchero, uova fresche, olio di semi di girasole, acqua, yogurt all'albicocca 6,2%* [yogurt (latte) 5,5%*, zucchero, purea di albicocca, aromi], agenti lievitanti (difosfato disodico, carbonato acido di sodio), aromi, emulsionanti: mono e digliceridi degli acidi grassi, sale. Può contenere tracce di frutta a guscio, senape, semi di sesamo e soia.

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