Why is Dessert lacté vanille/caramel classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it includes several industrial-derived ingredients such as caramel colour (E150), modified corn starch, pectin (E440a), xanthan gum (E415) and carrageenan (E407); these additives are typical of highly processed foods and place it in the ultra-processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this dessert affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 15 g of sugars per 100 g, the dessert provides roughly 35% more sugar than the average dairy dessert, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited for people with diabetes; the salt level is 0.1 g per 100 g, lower than the average, so it contributes minimally to sodium intake for hypertension, but the high sugar remains the main concern.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal or gluten-free?

The dessert contains dairy milk, lactose and animal‑derived flavourings, so it is not vegan or halal (unless a specific certification is provided); its carbohydrate content (18 g per 100 g, including 15 g sugars) makes it unsuitable for keto, and while no wheat-derived gluten is listed, cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out, so it is not guaranteed gluten‑free.

Délisse, Marque Repère • 12 x 100 g

Dessert lacté vanille/caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Dessert lacté vanille/caramel is a French dairy dessert classified in the Milk and dairy products group, specifically under dairy desserts. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its modest energy (88 kcal per 100 g), low fat (0.7 g) and saturated fat (0.5 g) but relatively high sugar (15 g) and the presence of several food additives. The product contains lactose, so it is not suitable for people with milk allergy, and its ultra-processed nature should be considered when choosing a balanced diet.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal88 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, this flan contains about 35% more sugar (15 g vs 11.05 g per 100 g) while providing far less fat (0.7 g vs 4.89 g) and lower salt (0.1 g vs 0.58 g).

Ingredients

Lait partiellement écrémé (origine : France) 74%, caramel 6% (sirop de glucose-fructose ; sucre ; eau ; amidon modifié de maïs ; épaississants: pectines, gomme xanthane), sucre, eau, sirop de glucose, amidon de maïs, gélifiant: carraghénanes, lactose (origine : UE), arôme naturel, colorant: caroténoïdes.

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