Why is Bac crème glacée chocolat noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ice cream is deemed ultra‑processed because it includes several industrial additives such as the emulsifier E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), lecithin E322 (sunflower lecithin), the thickener E412 (guar gum), plus additional stabilising gums, flavorings and sweeteners; these ingredients are typical of highly formulated food products.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this ice cream affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 9.1 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, its very low salt (0.03 g) does not add to hypertension risk, so consumption should be limited and balanced with lower‑sugar, lower‑fat foods.

Is the presence of milk and soy in this product a concern for people with dairy or soy allergies?

Yes, the ice cream contains skimmed milk, cream, whey and soy‑derived ingredients, which are declared allergens; individuals allergic to dairy or soy should avoid it, and they should also be aware of possible cross‑contamination with egg, nut and grain traces.

Gelatelli, Lidl • 513 g

Bac crème glacée chocolat noir

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Bac crème glacée chocolat noir is a dark‑chocolate ice cream belonging to the Milk and dairy products group, specifically the ice‑cream sub‑category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature; per 100 g it provides 223 kcal, 11 g fat (9.1 g saturated), 22.5 g sugars, 4.4 g protein and 3 g fiber, which means it is high in sugar and saturated fat but low in salt and offers more fiber and protein than many frozen desserts. The product contains milk and soy allergens, is labelled Fairtrade and UTZ‑certified cocoa, and is manufactured in Germany for sale in Lidl stores across Slovenia.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal223 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat9.1 g

Carbohydrates25.2 g

Sugars22.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this dark‑chocolate ice cream contains slightly less total fat and calories but notably more sugar and saturated fat, while offering twice the fiber and higher protein and dramatically lower salt.

Ingredients

posneto mleko, 19% smetana, sladkor, 8% manjmasten kakav, sirotka, glukozni sirup, glukozni-fruktozni sirup, dekstroza, kakavova masa, kakavovo maslo, emulgatorja: mono - in digliceridi maščobnih kislin**, lecitini (sončnični lecitin), stabilizatorja: gumi iz zrn rožičeva, guar gumi, naravna aroma burbonske vanilije, **na rastlinski osnovi, V žlahtni temni čokoladi kakavovi del: najmanj 57%, V koščkih temne čokolade kakavovi deli: najmanj 52%

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