How does the sugar content in Crème de cassis de Dijon affect a diabetic diet?

The liqueur’s estimated 60 g of added sugars per 100 g makes it extremely high in sugar, so it can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be avoided or consumed only in very small amounts by people with diabetes.

Is the sulfite content in this liqueur a concern for people with sulfite allergies?

Yes; the product lists sulfites as an allergen, and individuals who are sensitive to sulfites should avoid it due to the risk of allergic reactions such as asthma attacks or hives.

Is Crème de cassis de Dijon suitable for a vegan diet?

The ingredients are sugar, macerated blackcurrants, water, alcohol and plant substances, and no animal‑derived components are listed, but the vegan status is marked as uncertain because the sugar may be processed with bone char; therefore the liqueur cannot be confirmed as vegan.

L'Héritier-Guyot • 70 cl

Crème de cassis de Dijon

Alcoholic Beverages

Product Insights

Crème de cassis de Dijon is a 70 cl blackcurrant liqueur produced in France, packaged in a glass bottle and containing 15 % alcohol by volume. It belongs to the alcoholic‑beverages family, is classified in the NOVA 3 group and is estimated to contain about 60 g of added sugars per 100 g, with no added preservatives but it does include sulfites as an allergen. Because its Nutri‑Score is not applicable, consumers should be aware of its high sugar load and the warning that it is not recommended for pregnant women or people sensitive to sulfites.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Alcohol15 % vol

Comparative Analysis

With approximately 60 g of sugar per 100 g, this liqueur contains nearly six times the sugar found in the average beverage category (10.14 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Sucre, macération de cassis dans l'alcool, eau, alcool, substances végétales. Contient des _sulfites_.

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