Why is Panna cotta caramelo classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrial ingredients such as modified potato starch, wheat‑derived glucose‑fructose syrup, carrageenan (E407) and pectin (E440) to achieve its texture and stability, and it uses a caramel colour (E14xx). The presence of these formulated components and multiple processing steps places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in Panna cotta caramelo affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 17.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The 6 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for hypertension and cardiovascular health, so the product should be consumed only occasionally in such diets.

Is Panna cotta caramelo suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

No. The dessert contains dairy (skimmed milk and cream) and therefore is not vegan. It also includes wheat‑derived glucose‑fructose syrup, which introduces gluten, so it is not gluten‑free. The high sugar and carbohydrate levels make it incompatible with keto guidelines.

KingFrais, Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG • 360 g (4 x 90 g)

Panna cotta caramelo

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Panna cotta caramelo is a refrigerated dairy dessert sold by Lidl and produced by KingFrais, composed mainly of skimmed milk (56%) and cream (23%). It belongs to the dairy desserts family within the milk and dairy products group and supplies 2.4 g of protein per 100 g with a low salt level of 0.11 g. However, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of D, contains 17.5 g of sugars and 6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, includes additives E407 (carrageenan), E440 (pectin) and a caramel colour, and is not suitable for those avoiding milk or gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal169 kcal

Fat9 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates19.5 g

Sugars17.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, this panna cotta contains about 60% more sugar and nearly double the fat, while its salt content is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Lait écrémé (56 %), crème (23 %), sucre, caramel (8,9 %)(sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose de blé, eau, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, épaississants : carraghénanes, pectines), fécule de pomme de terre, arôme.

84%

35%

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Hacendado

400 g (4x100g)