Why is Enfant calme sugar‑free pastilles classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The lozenges contain several industrial ingredients such as sorbitol (E420), maltitol (E965), sucralose (E955), citric acid (E330), arabic gum (E414), a natural colour carmine (E120), and a strawberry flavouring, all of which are typical of highly processed foods, leading to a NOVA 4 designation.

How does the sugar‑alcohol content in this product affect a diabetic child's diet?

Sugar‑alcohols like sorbitol and maltitol have a lower impact on blood glucose than regular sugar, but they can still contribute calories and may cause gastrointestinal discomfort if consumed in large amounts, so they should be used in moderation within a balanced diabetic meal plan.

Is this product suitable for a strict vegan or gluten‑free diet?

The lozenges are not fully vegan because they contain carmine, an animal‑derived colour, and the ingredient analysis notes possible traces of eggs, gluten and nuts; therefore they are unsuitable for strict vegan or gluten‑free diets.

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Enfant calme pastilles sans sucre fleurs de bach

Pastilles Sans Sucre

Product Insights

Enfant calme sugar‑free pastilles with Bach flower extracts are marketed as a calming lozenge for children and come in a 45 g aluminium tin made in France. The product falls in the sugar‑free confectionery category, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and low levels of fat (0.2 g), salt (0.02 g) and sugars (0.1 g per 100 g), while providing an unusually high fiber content of 31.9 g. Nevertheless it is classified as an ultra‑processed item (NOVA 4) and contains several additives such as sorbitol, maltitol, sucralose, carmine (a non‑vegan colour) and flavourings, and it may have traces of eggs, gluten and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugar‑free confectionery, these pastilles stand out for their very low fat, salt and sugar and an exceptionally high fiber content, though they rely on multiple sugar‑alcohols and additives to achieve sweetness and texture.

Ingredients

Gomme arabique, sorbitol, maltitol, arôme fraise, acide citrique, fleurs de Bach bio (impatiente, dame d'onze heure, houx, saule, verveine), sucralose, colorant naturel carmin, huile essentielle de mandarine rouge. Agent d'enrobage : huile végétale, cire de carnauba.

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