Why is Petit pot de crème au caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dessert is made from multiple processed ingredients such as caramel colour, glucose syrup, powdered skimmed milk and added stabilisers, and it undergoes industrial formulation and packaging, which places it in NOVA 4. It contains two listed additives: caramel colour (E150) for the caramel glaze and sodium hydroxide (E524) as an acidity regulator.

How does the sugar content in this caramel custard affect people with diabetes or those watching their blood sugar?

With 20.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose levels; individuals with diabetes or who need to control blood sugar should limit portion size or choose lower‑sugar alternatives to avoid spikes.

Is the milk in this product a concern for individuals with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes. The dessert contains whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and other dairy derivatives, providing both lactose and the milk proteins that trigger allergic reactions, making it unsuitable for anyone with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy.

Nestlé • 400 g (4× 100g)

Petit pot de crème au caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Petit pot de crème au caramel is a ready‑to‑eat dessert sold in four 100 g glass pots, made with whole milk, cream, eggs and a caramel sauce. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating a highly processed product with high sugar (20.1 g per 100 g), moderate fat (8.6 g) and saturated fat (4.7 g) while providing 4.4 g of protein and low salt (0.22 g). The dessert contains the allergens milk and eggs and includes two additives – caramel colour (E150) and sodium hydroxide (E524) – which may be concerns for sensitive consumers, but it offers a convenient single‑serve portion with a smooth, creamy texture.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal176 kcal

Fat8.6 g

Saturated Fat4.7 g

Carbohydrates20.8 g

Sugars20.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, this caramel custard contains about 80 % more sugar, roughly double the fat and saturated fat, while its salt level is lower than typical.

Ingredients

Lait entier (54,5%), caramel (9,8%) [sucre, eau, sirop de glucose], sucre, lait écrémé à base de poudre de lait, crème (lait) (8,7%), œufs entiers frais (8,7%), jaunes d'œufs (5,1%), blancs d'œufs (1,8%), poudre de lait écrémé, arôme, amidon modifié, correcteur d'acidité (hydroxyde de sodium). Lait origine France.

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