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Custard slices
Custard slices by Waitrose is listed in the Pastries category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 2 pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 slice
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Added sugars | 17.6 g | 19.4 −9% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4263 Pastries products on Foodmetria.
Ingredients
Custard 61% (water, cream (_milk_), sugar, _milk_ proteins, cornflour, dextrose, stabilisers (pectin, calcium sulphate, tetrasodium diphosphate), flavourings, gelling agent (sodium alginate), colour (carotenes)), wheat flour (_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, certified sustainable palm fat, certified sustainable palm oil, unsalted butter (_milk_), glucose syrup, rapeseed oil, invert sugar syrup, _soya_ flour, cocoa butter, _milk_ powder, salt, colours (carotenes, lutein), flour treatment agent (L-cysteine hydrochloride), concentrated lemon juice, emulsifier (_soya_ lecithin), flavouring
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
- May contain traces
- EggsNutsPeanuts
Additives 12
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 2
- Serving size
- 1 slice
- Labels & certifications
- SustainableVegetarianSustainable Palm Oil
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169410813
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
Is Custard slices healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Custard slices vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Custard slices contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of eggs, nuts, peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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