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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because its ingredient list is dominated by refined sugars, dairy powders, multiple vegetable oils and three food additives: E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (a variant of soy lecithin) and E422 (glycerol), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in Crunchy caramel affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 49.5 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic management, while the 12.8 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; although the salt level is low, the overall high sugar and fat profile is not recommended for hypertension or heart‑healthy diets.

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

Yes; the bar contains skimmed milk powder, milk fat and added lactose, so it is unsuitable for anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Caramel

Crunchy caramel

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Crunchy caramel is a sugary snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes families. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of refined sugars, multiple fats and several food additives. While it offers a relatively low salt level, its sugar (49.5 g/100 g), total fat (21.4 g/100 g) and saturated fat (12.8 g/100 g) are markedly higher than typical sweet snacks, and it contains common allergens such as milk and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal485 kcal

Fat21.4 g

Saturated Fat12.8 g

Carbohydrates66.4 g

Sugars49.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Crunchy caramel contains about 71% more sugar, 21% more fat, and roughly 85% less salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sucre, farine de riz, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, poudre de lait écrémé, sirop de glucose, lait écrémé concentré sucré (lait écrémé, sucre, lactose), matières grasses de lait, lactose, sirop de sucre inverti, son de riz, poudre de cacao, huile de coco, humectant (glycérol), émulsifiant (lécithines (soja)), huile de palmiste, huile de palme, huile de colza, sel, sirop de sucre caramélisé, arôme. Chocolat au lait 62%, caramel 10%. Litionnelles pour 100 g: énergie 1989 kJ/

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