Why is Île flottante à la Vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The dessert is made from multiple refined ingredients such as semi‑skimmed milk, egg whites, added sugars, caramel syrup, corn starch, and thickeners, all of which undergo industrial processing; it also includes the additives E415 (xanthane gum) as a thickener and E524 (sodium hydroxide) as an acidity regulator, meeting the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food.

How does the 20 g of sugar per 100 g in this dessert affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Twenty grams of sugar per 100 g is considered high and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the dessert unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the low salt level (0.16 g) is favorable for hypertension but does not offset the concerns raised by the sugar content.

Is the presence of egg and milk allergens in this product a problem for people with common food allergies?

Yes, the product contains egg white, whole eggs, egg yolk and semi‑skimmed milk, so it is not safe for individuals allergic to eggs or dairy, and it also carries a precautionary statement for possible traces of wheat.

Carrefour Original, Carrefour • 400 g (4 x 95 g + 4x5 g)

Île flottante à la Vanille

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑eat vanilla floating island dessert, sold in four individual pots with a caramel sachet, and it falls under the sugary snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes categories. Nutritionally it provides 126 kcal per 100 g, with low fat (2.1 g), low saturated fat (1.1 g) and low salt (0.16 g), but a high sugar content of 20 g, 4.7 g of protein, egg and milk allergens, and contains the additives E415 (xanthane gum) and E524 (sodium hydroxide); it carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). Despite its strong environmental credentials, shown by an EcoScore of A+, the product’s ultra‑processed nature and elevated sugar level make it less suitable for health‑focused consumers.

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 Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this vanilla floating island contains far less sugar (20 g vs 28.9 g), fat (2.1 g vs 17.6 g) and calories (126 kcal vs 418 kcal), while also offering lower protein and virtually no fiber.

Ingredients

Lait demi-écrémé 55%, blanc d'oeufs frais 15,1%, sucre, caramel 5% 5% glucose-fructose, (saccharose, sirop de eau, correcteur d'acidité hydroxyde de sodium), oeufs entiers frais 4,4%, jaune d'œufs frais 3,4%, amidon de maïs, épaississant : gomme xanthane, arôme naturel de vanille Bourbon, décor: gousse de vanille broyée et épuisée. Peut contenir des traces de blé.

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