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

The product combines several industrial ingredients – added sugar, modified corn starch, caramel colour, a natural flavouring that includes milk, and the thickener carrageenan – which makes it ultra‑processed. Its label lists the additives E140 (caramel colour) and E407 (carrageenan), both approved food‑grade substances used for colour and texture.

How does the high sugar content in this caramel dessert cream affect a diabetic or weight‑management diet?

With 15 g of sugar per 100 g, the cream can raise blood‑glucose levels quickly, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes and requiring careful portion control for weight‑management plans. Consuming it in moderation and balancing it with low‑sugar foods can help mitigate the impact, but it is not a recommended staple for low‑sugar diets.

Is the milk and lactose in this caramel dessert a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The formulation contains whole milk (78 % of the product), lactose, and milk proteins, all of which trigger reactions in individuals with a milk allergy or cause digestive discomfort for those who are lactose intolerant. Such consumers should avoid this dessert or choose a certified dairy‑free alternative.

U • 500 g

Crème dessert saveur caramel 4x125g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème dessert saveur caramel is a caramel‑flavoured dessert cream sold in a 4 × 125 g pack, made primarily from whole milk (78 % of the formula) with added sugar, caramel, modified corn starch, natural flavour and carrageenan thickener. It belongs to the dairy desserts family, classified under the "Milk and dairy products" and "Dairy desserts" groups. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); while its fat, saturated fat and salt are low, it is high in sugars, low in protein, and contains the additives E140 (caramel colour) and E407 (carrageenan).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Fat2.9 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert (per 100 g), this caramel crème contains about 35 % more sugar (15 g vs 11 g), roughly half the fat (2.9 g vs 4.9 g) and salt (0.26 g vs 0.58 g), but also delivers only a third of the typical protein content (2.5 g vs 6.7 g).

Ingredients

LAIT entier 78,3% (origine : France), sucre, caramel 6% (sucre, eau), amidon transformé de maïs, denrée alimentaire colorante : sucre caramélisé, correcteur d'acidité : orthophosphate disodique, LACTOSE et PROTÉINES DE LAIT, arôme naturel (dont LAIT), épaississant : carraghénanes, sel.

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