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DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 2.3 ShowHide
Scored as a condiment: nutrition is judged on what a 30 g serving delivers — a typical single use — not on the per-100g figures, which describe a quantity of this product nobody eats. The per-100g panel is still shown in full below.
Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This product is a highly processed food item with a significant amount of added sugar and an ambiguous blend of artificial and natural flavors. While it provides a sweet taste, its nutritional profile is dominated by sugar, which is listed as the primary ingredient.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
High in added sugar; contains additives and artificial flavors.
This product is primarily sugar, liquid glucose, and fat, making it a high-sugar, highly processed food. It's best consumed in very small amounts due to its high sugar content.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 68.9 g per 100 ml.
Declared allergens: Milk
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
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 6.4 g · trans fat 0.3 g per 100 g/ml
Why the score is capped
Very high added sugar
Rule F-CAP-01
Contains trans fat
Rule F-CAP-03
Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Watch out for
High added sugar content from Sugar and Liquid Glucose.
Presence of artificial flavouring substances.
Decode Label Analysis
The product contains a high amount of added sugars (Sugar, Liquid Glucose) as the primary ingredients, which can contribute to excessive caloric intake and potential health issues if consumed frequently or in large quantities.
Multiple additives are listed generically (Stabilizers, Emulsifier, Acidity Regulator, Preservative, Flavouring Substances) without specific identification, raising transparency concerns for consumers who wish to avoid particular compounds.
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 label describes a specific cooking process and ingredient interaction ('slow-cooked', 'caramelizing cane sugar with milk', 'condensing the flavours') that cannot be confirmed or denied from the provided ingredient list.
The ingredients list natural, nature identical and artificial (Butter, Caramel) flavouring substances, confirming the caramel flavour.
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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Water
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Ghee
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Milk Solids
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StabilizersHydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (INS 1442), Xanthan gum (INS 415)Stabilizers (E1442, E415)
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Natural ColourNatural Colour (E150a)
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Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial Flavouring Substances undisclosed flavouringNatural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Butter, Caramel) Flavouring Substances
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EmulsifierMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471)Emulsifier (E471)
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Acidity RegulatorCitric acid (INS 330)Acidity Regulator (E330)
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Iodised Salt
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PreservativePotassium sorbate (INS 202)Preservative (E202)
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 | 426.6 kcal |
| Protein | 1.75 g |
| Carbohydrate | 82.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 71.17 g |
| Added Sugars | 68.85 g |
| Total Fat | 9.88 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.32 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.56 g |
| Sodium | 107.93 mg |
| Cholesterol | 20.83 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label. This is a condiment — used by the pinch or the spoonful, not eaten by the plate — so a red row here means the product is dense in that nutrient, not that a serving of it is. The score judges its nutrition on what a 30 g serving actually delivers.
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What are the ingredients in DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce?
The label of DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce lists 13 ingredients, in label order: Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Water, Ghee, Milk Solids, Stabilizers, Natural Colour, Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial Flavouring Substances, Emulsifier, Acidity Regulator, Iodised Salt, Preservative. None of them is flagged by the analysis.
Is DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce safe to eat?
DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce scores 2.3/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This product is primarily sugar, liquid glucose, and fat, making it a high-sugar, highly processed food. It's best consumed in very small amounts due to its high sugar content.
Why does DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce score 2.3/10?
What the analysis notes: High added sugar content from Sugar and Liquid Glucose. Presence of artificial flavouring substances.
Who should avoid DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Diabetes; Insulin resistance; Weight management concerns; Sensitivity to food additives; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance.
Does DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Ghee and Milk Solids). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Ghee and Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Is DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce high in sugar?
Yes — 71.2 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 68.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Slow-cooked caramel sauce crafted by caramelizing cane sugar with milk, condensing the flavours to deliver intense flavo" — can't be verified from the label.
Is DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce vegetarian?
DaVinci Gourmet Caramel Flavoured Sauce 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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