Why is Clafoutis aux pommes façon tatin classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrial ingredients such as refined sugar, concentrated apple puree, cream, wheat flour and several food‑industry additives, including guar gum (E412), xanthane gum (E415) and pectin (E440), which is why it meets the criteria for an ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) food.

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

With 20.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the clafoutis can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so diabetics should limit portion size; the salt level (0.28 g per 100 g) is relatively low but still contributes to total daily intake, so hypertensive individuals should account for it within their overall sodium budget.

Is the milk in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant or dairy‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the formulation contains whole milk (40.9 %), cream, and skimmed milk powder, providing significant lactose and milk proteins; therefore it can trigger symptoms in lactose‑intolerant people and should be avoided by anyone with a dairy allergy.

Nestlé, La Laitière • 340 g (4x85 g)

Clafoutis aux pommes façon tatin

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Clafoutis aux pommes façon tatin is a French apple clafoutis dessert that belongs to the Sugary snacks dietary family. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with high added sugars (20.5 g per 100 g), moderate fat (5.9 g) and low salt (0.28 g). The formulation contains dairy, eggs and wheat, making it unsuitable for those with milk, egg or gluten allergies, and it includes additives such as guar gum (E412), xanthane gum (E415) and pectin (E440).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal176 kcal

Fat5.9 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates25.3 g

Sugars20.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this clafoutis provides considerably less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but also delivers lower fiber and protein levels.

Ingredients

Lait entier (40,9%), pommes (17,5%) (pommes, purée de pommes déconcentrée), œufs entiers frais (15,1%), sucre, crème (lait) (5,9%), farine de blé, poudre de lait écrémé, amidon de blé, amidon, arôme naturel, épaississants (pectines, gomme de guar, gomme xanthane), correcteur d'acidité (jus de citron concentré), sirop de sucre caramélisé, sel, concentré de minéraux du lait. Lait origine France.

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