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

The flan mixes refined dairy, a pastry crust, added sugars, and several food‑grade additives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its additive list includes the natural colour beta‑carotene (E160a), a beta‑carotene derivative (E160ai), citric acid as an acidifier (E330) and pectin as a gelling agent (E440).

How does the sugar and salt content in Flan affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the flan provides a moderate sugar load that can fit into a controlled‑carbohydrate plan if portion sizes are limited, but it may still raise blood glucose for strict diabetics. Its 0.58 g of salt is close to the average for sweet snacks, so it contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by those managing hypertension.

Is the presence of egg, gluten, and milk in Flan a concern for people with allergies or intolerances?

Yes. The flan contains egg yolk and whole egg in the crust, wheat flour (which brings gluten), and semi‑skimmed milk, making it unsuitable for individuals with egg, gluten or dairy allergies and for those with lactose intolerance.

Carrefour

Flan

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Flan is a refrigerated dairy dessert sold by Carrefour, classified under pastries and sweet snacks. It belongs to the dairy desserts group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with 10.5 g of fat, 4.2 g of sugars and 0.58 g of salt per 100 g, while providing modest protein (4.4 g) and low saturated fat (0.5 g). The product contains the allergens eggs, gluten and milk and includes additives E160a (beta‑carotene), E160ai, E330 (citric acid) and E440 (pectin).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy100 kJ

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Sugars4.2 g

Fiber0.9 g

Proteins4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snack averages, this flan has far less sugar (4.2 g vs 11.05 g) and lower saturated fat (0.5 g vs 2.75 g), but its total fat (10.5 g) and salt (0.58 g) are higher than the category norm, while its energy (24 kcal) is well below the average 131.53 kcal.

Ingredients

LAIT demi-écrémé, pâte brisée (farine de BLE (GLUTEN, farine de BLE malté), BEURRE 25%, eau, OEUFS, sucre, sel), sucre, jaunes d'OEUFS, amidon de maïs, nappage (eau, sirop de glucose de blé, sucre, gélifiant: pectine de fruit, acidifiant: acide citrique, arôme), colorant: bêta-carotène, arôme: éthylvanilline.

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