Why is Salted Caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes industrial ingredients such as modified starch, a mono‑ and diglycerides emulsifier (E471), and other food‑grade additives (E14xx) that are not found in minimally processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 24.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control; the 0.64 g of salt is moderate and unlikely to significantly raise blood pressure, but the overall high calorie and fat load should be considered for hypertensive patients.

Is the egg yolk in Salted Caramel a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the product contains egg yolk derived from barn‑raised hens, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid it, and the label also warns of possible cross‑contamination with other allergens such as gluten, peanuts, soy and tree nuts.

DMK Eis, Gelatelli, Lidl • 430g

Salted Caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Salted Caramel is a dairy‑based frozen dessert classified in the ice‑cream and milk‑and‑dairy‑products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added sugars, modified starch, emulsifiers and other industrial ingredients. While it offers a creamy texture from cream, skimmed milk and egg yolk, it is high in sugars (24.3 g), total fat (15.5 g) and saturated fat (10.5 g), with moderate salt (0.64 g), and contains egg and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal262 kcal

Fat15.5 g

Saturated Fat10.5 g

Carbohydrates25.9 g

Sugars24.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen desserts, this ice cream contains more sugar, more total fat, and more saturated fat, but slightly less salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

32 % Schlagsahne, eingedickte entrahmte Milch, 12% gezuckere Kondensmilch (Milch, Zucker), Zucker, 2% gezuckerte Kondensmagermilch (Magermilch, Zucker), Eigelb*, Glukosesirup, gesalzene Butter (Butter, Speisesalz), modifizierte Stärke, Emulgator: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren; Karamellzuckersirup, natürliches Aroma, Speisesalz. *von Eiern aus Bodenhaltung. Kann Spuren von glutenhaltigem Getreide, Erdnüssen, Soja und Schalenfrüchten

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