Why is Flan vanilla with caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as sweeteners, thickeners and colourants, which matches the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods. Its additive list includes caramel colour (E150), carrageenan (E407), xanthan gum (E415), lutein colour (E161b), paprika extract (E160c) and other common food‑industry additives (e.g., E14xx, E440).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this flan affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 15 g of sugars per 100 g, the flan can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and is generally unsuitable for diabetic diets. The salt content is only 0.08 g per 100 g, which is low and unlikely to aggravate hypertension.

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

Yes. The flan contains partially skimmed milk (about 50 % of the formulation) and added lactose, so it is not safe for anyone allergic to milk proteins or who cannot digest lactose.

Auchan, Pouce • 0.4 kg

Flan saveur vanille nappé de caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Flan vanilla with caramel is a French dairy dessert belonging to the milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, containing 15 g of sugars per 100 g (high) while providing only 0.6 g of fat and 0.08 g of salt (both low). The product is low in saturated fat and salt and offers 1.6 g of protein, but its high added‑sugar content and six food‑grade additives make it an ultra‑processed choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal80 kcal

Fat0.6 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for dairy desserts, this flan contains about twice the sugar (15 g vs 7.5 g per 100 g) while its fat (0.6 g) and salt (0.08 g) are well below the typical 5.97 g of fat and 1.03 g of salt.

Ingredients

LAIT partiellement écrémé 49,6%, eau, sucre 7%, caramel 5% (sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, eau), dextrose, amidon de maïs, amidon modifié de pomme de terre épaississants : carraghénanes , gomme xanthane ,pectines poudre de LAIT écrémé, arôme, lactose (LAIT), colorants: lutéine (LAIT) , extrait de paprika (LAIT). Elaboré à partir de lait origine France (hors lactose et poudre de lait écrémé origine UE)

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