Why is Crème dessert Vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes added cane sugar, refined rice starch, a natural vanilla flavour, and two food‑grade additives: sodium phosphate (E331) used as an acidity regulator and carrageenan (E407) used as a thickener, all of which move it beyond minimally processed dairy.

How does the high sugar content of this vanilla cream impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 15 g of sugar per 100 g, the cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its low salt (0.1 g) is less of a concern for hypertension but the sugar load remains the primary dietary issue.

Is the whole milk in Crème dessert Vanille a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

Yes; the product contains 72 % whole milk and about 4.7 g of lactose per 100 g, so individuals with lactose intolerance may experience symptoms and should choose a lactose‑free alternative.

Bio Village, Marque Repère • 4 x 95 g

Crème dessert Vanille

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème dessert Vanille is a vanilla‑flavored dairy dessert cream made with whole milk, cream, organic cane sugar and other ingredients, produced in France and sold in four 95 g pots. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugars and two food additives (E331 sodium phosphate and E407 carrageenan). Nutritionally it provides 137 kcal per 100 g, with 6 g fat (3.9 g saturated), 15 g sugars, 2.8 g protein and only 0.1 g salt, making it relatively high in sugar and fat while low in salt and offering some calcium.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal137 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, this vanilla cream contains more sugar (15 g vs 11.05 g), more fat (6 g vs 4.89 g) and higher saturated fat (3.9 g vs 2.75 g), while its salt (0.1 g) and calories (137 kcal) are slightly lower than the category norms.

Ingredients

Lait entier* (origine : france) 72 %, creme* (origine : france) 11 %, sucre de canne*, amidon de riz, poudre de lait écrémé* (origine : france), arôme naturel de vanille, concentré de carotte*, concentré de pomme*, épaississant : carraghénanes, correcteur d'acidité : e331. *ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique

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