Ambrosia Light Custard by Ambrosia

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Ambrosia Light Custard

by Ambrosia 1kg in Custards and pastry creams Barcode 5000354919749
Nutri-Score
Good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Ambrosia Light Custard by Ambrosia provides 78 kcal per 100 g, with 7.4 g of sugars and 2.9 g of protein. That is 48% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Custards and pastry creams category and comes in a 1kg pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2 g · Low
Saturated fat
1 g · Low
Sugars
7.4 g · Moderate
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 portion (100 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 78 kcal 78 kcal 149 −48%
Total fat 2 g 2 g 3% 4.6 −56%
Saturated fat 1 g 1 g 5% 2.7 −63%
Carbohydrates 12.1 g 12.1 g 4% 23.9 −49%
Total sugars 7.4 g 7.4 g 14.3 −48%
Added sugars 3.7 g 3.7 g 7% 11.2 −67%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.6 −100%
Protein 2.9 g 2.9 g 6% 3
Salt 0.1 g 0.1 g 0.2 −27%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 75 Custards and pastry creams products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other custards and pastry creams

Calories lower 12%
Sugars lower 10%
Salt lower 47%
Saturated fat lower 27%
Protein top 47%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Skimmed Milk, Buttermilk, Modified Starch, Sugar, Sustainable Palm Oil, Whey (Milk), Natural Flavourings, Colours (Curcumin, Annatto Norbixin).

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 4

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
1kg
Serving size
1 portion (100 g)
Labels & certifications
SustainableSustainable Palm Oil
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000354919749

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ambrosia Light Custard?

Ambrosia Light Custard contains 78 kcal per 100 g and about 78 kcal per serving (1 portion (100 g)).

How much sugar is in Ambrosia Light Custard?

Ambrosia Light Custard has 7.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Ambrosia Light Custard healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Ambrosia Light Custard vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Ambrosia Light Custard contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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