Why is Crème aux oeufs sur lit de caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation includes refined ingredients such as glucose syrup, modified corn and rice starches, added sugars, a caramel sauce, emulsifiers (cellulose E460 and sodium octenyl‑succinyl‑sugar E466), a preservative (potassium sorbate E202) and a beta‑carotene colourant, all of which go beyond simple cooking of the base ingredients.

How does the high sugar content in this custard affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 20.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict glycaemic control, and although its salt is low (0.18 g/100 g), the overall caloric load and sugar level may contribute to weight gain and indirectly raise blood pressure if consumed in excess.

Is the presence of free‑range eggs in this product a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes; the product lists extra‑fresh eggs (13.6 % of the formulation) as a main ingredient and the allergen label highlights eggs, so anyone allergic to egg should avoid it.

Nestlé, La Laitière • 400 g (4 * 100 g)

Crème aux oeufs🥚sur lit de caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This 400 g pack of “Crème aux oeufs sur lit de caramel” is a refrigerated dairy dessert belonging to the “Milk and dairy products” and “Dairy desserts” groups, made with whole French milk, cream, free‑range eggs and a caramel sauce. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added sugar, glucose syrup, modified starches, emulsifiers (E460, E466), a preservative (E202) and a beta‑carotene colourant. While the product provides a rich custard texture and is certified kosher and free‑range, it contains high sugar (20.7 g per 100 g), elevated saturated fat (4.3 g per 100 g) and therefore should be consumed in moderation, especially by those watching sugar or fat intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal179 kcal

Fat7.4 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates23.8 g

Sugars20.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert (per 100 g), this custard contains roughly double the sugar (20.7 g vs 11.05 g), more saturated fat (4.3 g vs 2.75 g), but less salt (0.18 g vs 0.58 g) and a higher energy content (179 kcal vs 132 kcal).

Ingredients

_Lait_ entier (50,1%), crème (_lait_) (12,4%), caramel (12,0%) [sirop de glucose, eau, sucre, _lait_ concentré, amidon modifié de maïs, épaississants (cellulose, E466), arôme, sel, conservateur (E202)], _oeufs_ extra-frais (13,6%), sucre, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, amidon modifié de maïs, amidon de riz, arôme vanille, colorant (bêta-carotène),

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