Why is Assortment of Soft Caramels classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The caramels undergo extensive processing, including the addition of glucose syrup, refined sugar, flavor extracts and emulsifiers, which places them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. The label lists two additives: E322 (soy lecithin) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids).

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

With 63 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while the 0.25 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake but is lower than the average for sweet snacks, though it should still be limited for hypertension.

Is the hazelnut ingredient a concern for people with nut allergies, and does the product contain any soy allergens?

The caramels contain 2.8 % roasted hazelnuts, so they are not safe for anyone allergic to tree nuts, and the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322) also makes the product unsuitable for individuals with soy allergy.

Carrefour, Reflets de France • 300 g

Assortiment de Caramels tendres au lait frais d'Isigny

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This soft caramel assortment is made with 57% fresh Isigny whole milk, hazelnut, cocoa and natural vanilla, placing it in the sugary snacks and sweets family. At 404 kcal per 100 g it provides 8.8 g fat, 5.7 g saturated fat and 0.25 g salt, but its sugar content is very high at 63 g, and it contains no fiber or fruits and vegetables. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); it lists soy lecithin and mono‑ and diglycerides as additives and declares milk, hazelnuts and soy as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal404 kcal

Fat8.8 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates79 g

Sugars63 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this caramel contains more sugar (63 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) while its fat (8.8 g), saturated fat (5.7 g) and salt (0.25 g) are all below the category averages.

Ingredients

_Lait_ frais entier d'Isigny 57%, sirop de glucose, sucre, _beurre_ concentré, _noisettes_ grillées 2,8%*, cacao maigre en poudre 2,8%*, chocolat 1,8%* (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (_soja_), arôme naturel de vanille), extrait de café 1,8%*, dextrose, café soluble 0,4%*, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acide gras, sel, arôme naturel de vanille avec autres arômes naturels, arôme naturel de _noisette_ avec autres arômes naturels. Peut contenir des traces d'amandes. *% exprimé dans le caramel faisant référence à l'aromatisation.

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