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

The product is placed in NOVA group 4 because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as wheat semolina, invert sugar syrup and processed dairy, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods. The label reports zero listed additives, so no artificial preservatives, colors or flavorings are declared.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 14 g of sugars per 100 g, the pudding delivers a high glycemic load that can raise blood glucose levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. Although its salt is low (0.1 g), the high sugar outweighs any benefit for hypertension management, where reduced sugar intake is also recommended.

Is the wheat semolina in Semoule au lait Vanille a concern for gluten‑intolerant consumers?

Yes. Wheat semolina contains gluten, and the product is labelled with a gluten trace, so it should be avoided by anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Bonne Maman • 800 g

Semoule au lait Vanille

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Semoule au lait Vanille is a vanilla‑flavored milk‑based semolina pudding classified in the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product despite containing no declared additives. Nutritionally, the 100 g portion provides 158 kcal, 7.6 g fat (4.6 g saturated), and 14 g sugars, higher than average dairy desserts, while offering modest protein (4.2 g) and low salt (0.1 g, below the sector average).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal158 kcal

Fat7.6 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert (per 100 g), this pudding contains about 27 % more sugar, 55 % more fat, and 67 % more saturated fat, while its salt level is roughly one‑fifth of the typical amount.

Ingredients

Lait entier frais 70%, crème fraîche, semoule de blé 5,9%, œufs entiers frais, sucre, sirop de sucre inverti, jaune d'œufs frais, extrait de vanille de Madagascar, graines de vanille de Madagascar épuisées.

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Nestlé, La Laitière

4 x 115 g