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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines a base of partially skimmed milk with industrial ingredients such as added sugars, caramel (E150), modified potato starch, corn starch, carrageenan (E407), pectin (E440a), xanthan gum (E415), sodium citrate (E331) and carotenoid colourants (E160); these additives and processing steps place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 18 g of sugar per 100 g, the flan provides a high glycemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; the salt level is low (0.1 g), so it has minimal impact on blood pressure, but overall the high sugar outweighs the benefit of low salt for hypertensive individuals.

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

Yes, the product contains partially skimmed cow's milk, which is declared as an allergen; it is not safe for anyone with a milk allergy, and because it is a dairy‑based dessert, it likely contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance may also experience symptoms.

Carrefour, Carrefour kids • 1,2 kg 2x(6 x 100 g)

Flan Nappé Caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Flan Nappé Caramel is a French‑made, caramel‑topped vanilla flan belonging to the Milk and dairy products and Dairy desserts categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, with low fat (0.9 g), low saturated fat (0.6 g) and low salt (0.1 g) per 100 g, but it is relatively high in sugars (18 g) and added sugars (≈15 g). While it provides modest protein (2.6 g) and modest energy (99 kcal), the high sugar content and presence of several food additives temper its nutritional appeal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal99 kcal

Fat0.9 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert profile, this flan contains about 63 % more sugars and 33 % more carbohydrates, yet roughly 80 % less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories.

Ingredients

_Lait_ partiellement écrémé à 1.1% de matières grasses, sucre, caramel 5% (sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, eau, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, épaississants : pectines et gomme xanthane), amidon de maïs, gélifiant : carraghénanes, arôme, colorant : caroténoïdes, correcteur d'acidité : citrates de sodium. Lait origine France

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