
Product Insights
Gelato – Madagascan Vanilla Bean, a 473 ml tub from Talenti (Unilever) sold at Whole Foods, is a premium ice‑cream‑style gelato made with milk, cream, sugar and vanilla. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group (ice cream) and carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and a nutritional profile that includes high sugars (≈25 g/100 g), high saturated fat (≈6.3 g/100 ml), moderate protein and calcium, low salt and no fiber. The product lists milk as an allergen, contains three additives (lecithin, carob bean gum and guar gum) and, despite its high sugar load, earns an Eco‑Score of A due to its relatively low environmental impact.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical frozen desserts, this gelato contains about 25 g of sugars per 100 g, higher than the category average of 21 g, while its fat (3.4 g), saturated fat (2.3 g) and salt (0.07 g) are well below average levels, resulting in a lower energy content of roughly 144 kcal versus 230 kcal per 100 g.
Ingredients
Milk, sugar , cream, dextrose , vanilla extract, sunflower lecithin, carob bean gum, guar gum, natural flavor, lemon peel.
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