Why is Iles flottantes 4x100g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the formulation includes added sugars, a caramel sauce, and food‑grade additives such as E415 (xanthan gum, a thickener) and E524 (sodium hydroxide, used as an acidity regulator), which place it in the highest NOVA category for industrially processed foods.

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

The 19 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and although its salt is low, the overall calorie and carbohydrate load may still require portion control for hypertension management.

Is the egg content in Iles flottantes a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the dessert contains fresh egg whites, whole eggs and egg yolk, so anyone allergic to eggs should avoid it.

Pâturages • 400 g

Iles flottantes 4x100g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Iles flottantes 4x100g is a French dairy‑based floating island dessert made from semi‑skimmed milk, fresh egg whites, whole eggs and vanilla‑flavored custard, packaged in recyclable metal and plastic pots. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA group 4, reflecting the presence of added sugars, caramel sauce and two food additives (E415 xanthan gum and E524 sodium hydroxide). While the product is low in fat, saturated fat and salt and provides protein from dairy and eggs, it is relatively high in sugars and carbohydrates and contains egg allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal126 kcal

Fat2.1 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar dairy desserts, this floating island contains significantly more sugars (19 g vs 11 g) and carbohydrates (22 g vs 15 g), but considerably less fat (2.1 g vs 4.9 g), saturated fat (1.2 g vs 2.8 g), salt (0.17 g vs 0.58 g), and protein (4.5 g vs 6.7 g), resulting in a slightly lower energy content (≈126 kcal vs 132 kcal).

Ingredients

Lait demi-écrémé 55%, blanc d'œufs frais 15.1%, sucre, caramel en sachet 5% (sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, eau, correcteur d'acidité : hydroxyde de sodium), œufs entiers frais 4.4%, jaune d'œufs frais 3.4 %, amidon, épaississant : gomme xanthane, arôme naturel de vanille Bourbon, décor : gousse de vanille broyée et épuisée.

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