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

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes multiple industrial additives and refined ingredients such as caramel colour (E150), glucose‑fructose syrup, added sugars, modified corn starch, xanthan gum (E415), pectin (E440), carrageenan (E407) and a carotenoid colourant, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar content in this vanilla‑caramel flan affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 15 g of sugars per 100 g, the flan is high in sugar and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes; its salt level is low (0.1 g), so it does not significantly impact hypertension, but the high sugar alone is a concern for cardiovascular risk.

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

Yes, the flan contains 74 % partially skimmed milk and added lactose, and milk is listed as an allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Délisse, Marque Repère • 4 x 100 g

Dessert lacté vanille/caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Dessert lacté vanille/caramel is a 400 g pack of four 100 g vanilla‑caramel flans made with partially skimmed milk, caramel, sugar and various thickeners. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, providing about 87 kcal, 0.7 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 2.3 g protein and 15 g sugars per 100 g. The formulation includes several additives such as caramel colouring (E150), xanthan gum (E415), pectin (E440), carrageenan (E407) and a carotenoid colour, and it contains the milk allergen.

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 vanilla‑caramel flan contains far more sugar (15 g vs 11 g per 100 g) while delivering significantly less fat (0.7 g vs 4.9 g) and 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, colorant: caroténoïdes.

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