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

The product contains added sugars, a caramel color (E150) and carrageenan (E407) as a gelling agent, and the milk is concentrated, all of which are processing steps and additives that place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in Flan Vanille Caramel affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22 g of sugars per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its low salt (0.11 g) is less of a concern for hypertension but the high sugar may indirectly influence blood pressure.

Is the milk in Flan Vanille Caramel a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes; the product contains partially skimmed milk and concentrated skimmed milk, contributing roughly 57 % milk by estimate, so it contains lactose and should be avoided by individuals who are lactose intolerant.

Bonneterre • 400 g (4 x 100 g)

Flan Vanille Caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Flan Vanille Caramel is an organic vanilla‑flavored gelled dairy dessert topped with caramel, sold in four 100 g pots. It belongs to the dairy desserts group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugars and carrageenan as a gelling agent. Nutritionally it offers modest energy (125 kcal per 100 g) with low fat and salt, but it contains a high sugar level (22 g per 100 g) and includes milk, a known allergen.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal125 kcal

Fat2.2 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy desserts, this flan has roughly double the sugar (22 g vs 11 g per 100 g) while delivering lower fat (2.2 g vs 4.9 g), saturated fat (1.4 g vs 2.8 g) and salt (0.11 g vs 0.58 g), resulting in slightly fewer calories (125 kcal vs 132 kcal).

Ingredients

_Lait_ partiellement écrémé, concentré de _lait_ écrémé, caramel 9 % (sucre, eau), sucre de canne, extrait naturel de vanille 1 %, gélifiant : carraghénanes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Flan Vanille Caramel.

Bernard Gaborit

4 * 100 g