
Product Insights
Cachou is a French liquorice candy marketed in two 6‑gram boxes, belonging to the sugary snacks and sweets groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high added sugar (23 g per 100 g), moderate salt (1.27 g per 100 g) and low fat (1.6 g per 100 g). The formulation includes milk and lactose, gelatin, palm‑derived oils and food colourant E153, which raise concerns for vegans, those with milk allergies, and sustainability‑aware consumers.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average candy in its category, Cachou contains less sugar (23 g vs 53.4 g), far less fat (1.6 g vs 10.5 g) and saturated fat (1.1 g vs 7 g), but its salt level is higher than typical (1.27 g vs 0.36 g) and its energy is slightly lower (343 kcal vs 373 kcal).
Ingredients
Extrait de réglisse (34 %), Sucre, Amidon de mais, Lactose (de lait, Poudre d'iris, poudre de cachou, arôme naturel de menthe, Huiles végétales (Palme, Palmiste), Colorant (E153), Gélatine, résine de lentisque, agent d'enrobage (cire de carnauba).
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