Why is Caramel au beurre salé au sel de Guérande classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product uses industrial glucose‑fructose syrup, refined sugar, concentrated milk and butter, all of which are typical of highly processed foods, and it includes pectin (E440) as a stabiliser; these ingredients and the manufacturing steps place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and salt content of this caramel spread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 58 g of sugars per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is risky for diabetes management, and its 0.97 g of salt per 100 g can raise blood pressure, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by hypertensive individuals.

Based on its ingredients, is this caramel spread suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The spread contains dairy ingredients (cream, milk, butter), so it is not vegan; its high carbohydrate content (58 g sugars and 64 g carbs per 100 g) exceeds keto limits, making it unsuitable for a keto diet; it does not list any gluten‑containing grains, so it can be considered gluten‑free for most consumers.

Lechampion • 220g

Caramel au beurre salé au sel de Guérande

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Caramel au beurre salé au sel de Guérande is a French caramel spread made with salted butter and Guérande sea salt, sold in a 220 g jar. It belongs to the sugary snacks (PNNS) family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 58 g of sugars, 15 g of fat, 10 g of saturated fat and 0.97 g of salt per 100 g, and it contains milk as an allergen and pectin as an additive. While it is free from preservatives and colourings and is produced in France, its high sugar, fat and salt levels make it appropriate only as an occasional treat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal395 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this caramel spread contains more sugar (58 g vs 53.44 g), more total fat (15 g vs 10.52 g), more saturated fat (10 g vs 6.99 g) and more salt (0.97 g vs 0.36 g) per 100 g, while providing less fiber (0.15 g vs 2.32 g) and less protein (2 g vs 2.9 g).

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose - fructose, sucre, crème, lait concentré, beurre doux, eau, pectine

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Biscuiterie des Vénètes

220g