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

The product combines refined wheat flour, multiple vegetable oils, sugar, whey powder and flavorings that are industrially manufactured, a hallmark of ultra‑processed foods; its label lists additives E500 (sodium carbonates), E503 (ammonium carbonates), E160a (carotenes) and unspecified flavorings.

How does the sugar and salt content of Custard Creams affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 27.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuits can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.41 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still contributes to overall sodium intake, which should be limited for hypertension.

Is Custard Creams suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. The product contains whey powder (a dairy ingredient) and wheat flour, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, its high carbohydrate content (≈66 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for keto, and the presence of animal‑derived whey means it cannot be considered halal for strict observers.

Aldi,Belmont • 300g

Custard Creams

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Custard Creams are sweet, filled biscuits marketed as a snack and belong to the sugary‑snacks and biscuits‑and‑cakes groups. They deliver 500 kcal per 100 g, with 23 g of fat (including 11.5 g saturated fat), 27.7 g of sugars and 0.41 g of salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification, indicating an ultra‑processed product high in energy and sugar. The formulation contains gluten from wheat flour and milk‑derived whey, and includes palm oil and several additives, which raise concerns for gluten‑intolerant consumers and for sustainability‑focused shoppers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal492 kcal

Fat23.1 g

Saturated Fat11.5 g

Carbohydrates66.2 g

Sugars27.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical sweet snack, Custard Creams contain slightly less sugar but markedly more fat (23 g vs 17.6 g), saturated fat (11.5 g vs 7.8 g) and calories (≈500 kcal vs 418 kcal), while their salt level is well below the average.

Ingredients

Biscuit [Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Sugar, Wheat Starch, Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonates, Ammonium Carbonates; Whey Powder (Milk), Salt, Flavouring], VANILLA FLAVOUR FILLING (24%) [Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil), Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Flavouring, Colour: Carotenes].

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