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Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy
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This product is a highly processed sweet treat with a significant amount of added sugars and hydrogenated vegetable oil, contributing to high saturated fat content. While it contains some dairy components, these are present in trace amounts and do not offset the overall nutritional profile. The presence of hydrogenated vegetable oil is a key concern due to its saturated fat content, and the high sugar content makes it unsuitable for frequent consumption, especially for young children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Tocopherol
High in added sugar and saturated fat from hydrogenated oil.
This sweet product is primarily made of sugar and liquid glucose, contributing to a very high sugar content. It also contains hydrogenated vegetable oil, which is a source of saturated fat. While some dairy ingredients are listed, they are in trace amounts and do not significantly improve the nutritional profile. This product is best consumed in moderation due to its high sugar and saturated fat levels.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 72 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is declared.
Declared allergens: Milk, Soy and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 3.1 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidHigh added sugar and sodium content are not suitable for infants and should be avoided.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar content from Sugar and Liquid Glucose may contribute to dental issues and unhealthy dietary patterns if consumed frequently.
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
What's good
Contains Tocopherol (Vitamin E) as an antioxidant.
Watch out for
Very high added sugar content from Sugar and Liquid Glucose.
Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, a source of saturated fat.
Sodium Carbonate contributes to the overall sodium load.
Highly processed food with multiple additives.
Trace amounts of Cream and Malt Extract are not counted as a formulation strength.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
A vegetable oil hardened by hydrogenation — including vanaspati / dalda. Labelled without "partially", it is in practice fully hydrogenated, and post-FSSAI-2021 vanaspati is reformulated to meet the 2% industrial-trans-fat cap — so it is treated as the modern, trans-FREE form rather than a trans-fat source, but it is high in saturated fat, which raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk with regular high consumption. If an oil is explicitly PARTIALLY hydrogenated it does carry industrial trans fat; either way, the product's declared trans-fat figure on the nutrition panel is the definitive check.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO; FSSAI Trans Fatty Acids Regulation 2021; EFSA
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium Carbonate (E500)
Used as a leavening agent and acidity regulator. Contributes to total dietary sodium. Individuals on sodium-restricted diets (hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure) should account for sodium from all food additive sources, not just table salt.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI INS 500
Sodium Carbonate: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is a source of saturated fat, which can contribute to cardiovascular health concerns.
Sodium Carbonate contributes to the overall sodium content, which should be monitored as part of a balanced diet.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The product name 'Alpenliebe Gold' is present on the packaging.
The ingredients list includes sweetened condensed milk, milk fat, and cream, supporting the 'milky' aspect, and the product is a caramel toffee, supporting the 'caramelly' aspect.
The product is explicitly labeled as 'Caramel Toffee'.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Sugar
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Liquid Glucose
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Sweetened Condensed Milk 12.5%
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Milk Fat
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Edible Common Salt (Iodized)
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Dextrose Monohydrate
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Cream (Low Fat) 0.47% trace amount
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Lactic AcidAcidity Regulators (INS 270
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Sodium LactateINS 325
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Sodium CarbonateINS 500(ii))
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Malt Extract trace amount
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Soy LecithinLecithin (INS 322)Emulsifier (INS 322)
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Starch Acetate unnamedStabilizer (INS 1405)
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Flavour (Nature-Identical) undisclosed flavouring
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Tocopherol unnamedAntioxidant (INS 307c).
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 405 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 91 g |
| Total Sugars | 73 g |
| Added Sugars | 72 g |
| Total Fat | 3.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.01 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy?
The label of Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy lists 16 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Milk Fat, Edible Common Salt (Iodized), Dextrose Monohydrate, Cream (Low Fat), Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium carbonate, Malt Extract, Soy lecithin, Starch Acetate, Flavour (Nature-Identical), Tocopherol. Flagged by the analysis: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.
Is Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy safe to eat?
Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy scores 1.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This sweet product is primarily made of sugar and liquid glucose, contributing to a very high sugar content. It also contains hydrogenated vegetable oil, which is a source of saturated fat. While some dairy ingredients are listed, they are in trace amounts and do not significantly improve the nutritional profile. This product is best consumed in moderation due to its high sugar and saturated fat levels.
Why does Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy score 1.5/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, a source of saturated fat. Also noted: Very high added sugar content from Sugar and Liquid Glucose. Sodium Carbonate contributes to the overall sodium load.
Who should avoid Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Individuals monitoring sugar intake; Those with cardiovascular concerns; Children due to high sugar load; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Soy allergy.
Is Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Sweetened Condensed Milk, Milk Fat and Cream (Low Fat)), soy (Soy lecithin) and gluten (Malt Extract). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Sweetened Condensed Milk, Milk Fat and Cream (Low Fat). People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soy lecithin. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Malt Extract. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy high in sugar?
Yes — 73 g of total sugar per 100 g, above the 22.5 g per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high. The label declares 72 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy pack accurate?
Yes — all 3 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Is Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy vegetarian?
Alpenliebe Gold, Caramel Candy is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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