Why is Crème anglaise saveur vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it includes refined ingredients such as added sugar, modified corn starch, and several food‑grade additives: carrageenan (E407) and xanthan gum (E415) as thickeners, a carotenoid colorant (E160) and flavorings (E14xx). These components are typical of highly processed foods and raise its NOVA rating to 4.

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

With 14 g of sugar per 100 g, the custard can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans, whereas its low salt level (0.08 g per 100 g) poses minimal concern for hypertension but does not offset the impact of the high sugar.

Is the egg yolk in this product a concern for individuals with egg allergies?

Yes, the custard contains 1.4 % egg yolk, which is a recognized egg allergen; people with egg allergy should avoid this product as it may trigger allergic reactions.

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Crème anglaise saveur vanille, brique 1L

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Crème anglaise saveur vanille is a vanilla‑flavored custard sauce classified in the Fat and sauces (Dressings and sauces) family and sold in a 1 L brick. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is labeled as NOVA group 4, meaning it is ultra‑processed with added sugars, modified corn starch, thickeners (E407, E415) and a colorant. Nutritionally it supplies modest protein and calcium but is high in sugar (14 g per 100 g) and contains milk and egg allergens, while its fat and salt levels are low compared with many desserts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal102 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dessert‑sauce category, this custard contains more sugar (14 g vs 10.95 g) but considerably less fat, salt and calories and offers higher protein.

Ingredients

LAIT partiellement écrémé 88%, sucre 9,1%, jaunes d'OEUFS 1,4%, amidon transformé de maïs, épaississants : carraghénanes et gomme xanthane, arôme, colorant : caroténoïdes

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