Why is Flan bio à la vanille nappé de caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines whole milk with several industrial ingredients, including added sugars, caramel colour (E150), the thickener xanthan gum (E415), the acid regulator sodium citrate (E331), and the gelling agent carrageenan (E407), which are manufactured additives rather than single‑ingredient foods.

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

With 17.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the flan can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it challenging for diabetics to maintain stable sugar levels, while its low salt (0.22 g) is relatively harmless for hypertension but the overall calorie load should still be moderated.

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

Yes; the primary ingredient is whole cow’s milk, which contains lactose and milk proteins that can trigger symptoms in lactose‑intolerant individuals and allergic reactions in those with a milk allergy, so they should avoid this flan.

Les 2 Vaches • 400 g (4 x 100 g)

Flan bio à la vanille nappé de caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Flan bio à la vanille nappé de caramel is an organic vanilla‑flavored dairy flan topped with caramel, sold in 400 g plastic pots and belongs to the dairy desserts family (PNNS group: dairy desserts). It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and provides 17.4 g of sugars, moderate fat and saturated fat, low salt (0.22 g) and 3.2 g of protein per 100 g, alongside additives such as caramel colour (E150), xanthan gum (E415), sodium citrate (E331) and carrageenan (E407). While it is certified organic, Fair‑trade and palm‑oil‑free, the high added‑sugar content and presence of multiple additives mean it should be consumed in moderation, especially by those monitoring sugar intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal114 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates18.6 g

Sugars17.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, this flan contains substantially more sugar (17.4 g vs 11.05 g per 100 g) while its salt (0.22 g) and energy (~115 kcal) are below typical values.

Ingredients

LAIT entier équitable (80,7%), caramel équitable (9%) (sucre de canne*, eau, amidon", épaississant (gomme xanthane)), sucre de canne* équitable (6,4%), poudre de LAIT écrémé, amidon*, crème* équitable (LAT), gélifiant (carraghénane), correcteur d'acidité (citrates de sodium), arôme naturel de vanille.

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