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

The dessert contains refined sugar, milk, modified starches, caramel and several food‑type additives. Listed additives include carrageenan (E407) as a thickener, xanthan gum (E415) for texture, pectin (E440) for gelation, and caramel colour (E150). These components and the extensive processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in Flan nappé caramel affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 17 g of sugars per 100 g, the flan can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans. Although its salt is low, the high sugar load outweighs any benefit for hypertension management, so consumption should be limited and balanced with low‑sugar foods.

Is the milk in Flan nappé caramel a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes. The product is composed of 72.3 % milk and also contains milk powder, both of which are declared allergens. It is not safe for individuals with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance.

Envia, Lidl • 2x(6x100) 1.2 kg

Flan nappé caramel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Flan nappé caramel is a caramel‑topped custard dessert sold by Envia/Lidl in a 1.2 kg pack of six 100 g plastic pots. It falls under the "Sugary snacks" and "Biscuits and cakes" groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with additives such as carrageenan (E407), xanthan gum (E415) and pectin (E440). Nutritionally it is low in fat, saturated fat, salt and energy, but provides 17 g of sugars per 100 g, which is high relative to its modest calorie content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal93 kcal

Fat0.8 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet‑snack values, this flan has far less fat (0.8 g vs 17.6 g) and calories (93 kcal vs 418 kcal) but still supplies a high 17 g of sugars, about half the category average of 28.9 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

72.3% LAIT (ORIGINE: FRANCE) À 1.1% DE MATIÈRE GRASSE, SUCRE, EAU. 6% CARAMEL (SIROP DE GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, SUCRE, EAU). AMIDON DE MAÏS. AMIDON MODIFIÉ DE MAIS ET/OU DE POMME DE TERRE, POUDRE DE LAIT (ORIGINE: FRANCE) ÉCRÉMÉ, ÉPAISSISSANTS: CARRAGHÉNANES. GOMME XANTHANE, PECTINES: AROME. LACTOSE COLORANT: Caroténoïdes.

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