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

The product is made from refined ingredients such as glucose syrup, palm fat and concentrated butter, and it includes industrial emulsifiers (E322 soy lecithin and E471 mono‑ and diglycerides) and added flavorings, which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in NOVA 4.

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

With 67.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the caramels can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.4 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

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

Yes, the inclusion of skimmed milk powder introduces dairy proteins that trigger allergic reactions in milk‑sensitive individuals, and it also adds lactose, which can cause digestive discomfort for those with lactose intolerance.

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Caramels tendres (4 parfums)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Caramels tendres (4 flavours) are soft, sugar‑rich confectionery classified in the ‘Sugary snacks’ PNNS group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of glucose syrup, palm fat, concentrated butter, emulsifiers (E322, E471) and added flavorings. With 67.3 g of sugars and 0.4 g of salt per 100 g, the product is high in sugar and salt while offering modest fat (9.6 g) and very little fiber (0.5 g), and it lists milk, hazelnuts and soy as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal386 kcal

Fat9.6 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates78.8 g

Sugars67.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average caramel snack, this product contains more sugars (67.3 g vs 53.44 g), slightly less fat (9.6 g vs 10.52 g) and saturated fat (5.8 g vs 6.99 g), a marginally higher salt level (0.4 g vs 0.36 g), and a higher energy value (386 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Sirop de glucose ; sucre ; lait en poudre écrémé ; graisse de palme ; beurre concentré ; noisettes grillées (2,4% dans le caramel aromatisé noisette) ; cacao maigre en poudre (1,9% dans le caramel aromatisé chocolat) ; chocolat (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille)(1,3% dans le caramel aromatisé chocolat) ; dextrose ; café soluble en poudre (0,4% dans le caramel aromatisé café) ; émulsifiant: E471 ; sel ; arômes. Traces d'autres fruits à coque.

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