Why is Vanilla Pudding classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The powder is made from refined corn starch and includes additives such as flavorings and the colourant carotene (E160a), which may be derived from palm oil; these processed ingredients and the use of industrial techniques place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Vanilla Pudding affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 11 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds a moderate amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, while its 0.18 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low, making portion control crucial for diabetic or hypertensive individuals.

Based on the ingredients, is Vanilla Pudding suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The pudding powder contains corn starch, which is gluten‑free, and no animal‑derived ingredients, making it technically vegan, but the flavoring may conceal animal sources; its high carbohydrate level makes it unsuitable for keto, and halal suitability depends on the origin of the flavorings.

Dr. Oetker • 37g

Vanille Pudding

Desserts

Product Insights

Vanilla Pudding is a 37 g instant pudding powder produced by Dr. Oetker and falls under the "starchy foods" category of the French PNNS dietary groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is rated NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with low fat and saturated fat but moderate sugar and a low‑salt profile. The formulation relies mainly on corn starch and includes a small amount of salt, flavorings and the colour additive carotene (E160a), which may raise concerns for consumers seeking cleaner ingredient lists.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal91 kcal

Fat1.4 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dessert mix, this vanilla pudding contains about 11 g of sugar per 100 g, less than half the category’s 23.7 g average, and only roughly 93 kcal, well below the typical 239 kcal, while its fat and salt levels are also considerably lower.

Ingredients

Maisstärke, Salz, Aroma, Farbstoff (Carotin).

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Vanille Pudding

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal91 kcal

Fat1.4 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Maisstärke, Salz, Aroma, Farbstoff (Carotin).

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