Why is Vanilla and Caramelized Macadamia ice cream classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugars, glucose syrup, emulsifiers (E471), stabilisers (guar gum, pectins), colourants (E150a and E160) and rehydrated skimmed milk with concentrated whey protein, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, leading to a NOVA 4 classification.

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

With 24 g of sugar per 100 ml, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its low salt (0.17 g) poses less direct risk for hypertension but the overall high calorie and sugar load can still contribute to cardiovascular concerns if eaten frequently.

Is the macadamia nut in this ice cream a concern for nut allergies or sustainability?

The product contains 1.4 % macadamia nut pieces; for people allergic to tree nuts, even this small amount can trigger reactions, so they should avoid it. Macadamia nuts also have a relatively high water footprint, so the inclusion adds a modest sustainability consideration.

Carrefour • 900 ml

Vanille et Macadamia Caramélisée

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Vanilla and Caramelized Macadamia ice cream, produced by Carrefour in France, is sold in 900 ml tubs. It belongs to the "Milk and dairy products" and "Ice cream" groups, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its blend of skimmed milk, cream, sugar, glucose syrup and several additives such as caramel colour and guar gum. Nutritionally it provides 209 kcal per 100 ml, with 8 g fat (4.8 g saturated), 24 g sugars and only 0.17 g salt, so it is high in sugar and moderate in fat while low in salt and fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal209 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ice‑cream averages, it contains less fat (≈8 g vs 11.6 g per 100 ml) and much less salt (0.17 g vs 1.16 g), while its sugar level (24 g) is slightly above the average of 21.3 g.

Ingredients

_Lait_ écrémé réhydraté, eau, sirop de glucose, crème (contient _lait_), sucre, _lait_ écrémé concentré, concentré de protéines de _lactosérum_, _lactosérum_ doux en poudre, morceaux de _noix de Macadamia_ 1.4%, gélifiants : farine de graines de caroube - gomme guar - pectines, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, colorants : caramel ordinaire et caroténoïdes, beurre doux (contient _lait_), arôme naturel de vanille, gousses de vanille broyées épuisées, sel, arôme naturel. Peut contenir des traces de céréales contenant du gluten, d'œufs, d'arachides, de soja et d'autres fruits à coque.

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