Why is Crème glacée vanille de Madagascar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ice cream contains industrial ingredients such as mono‑ and diglycerides (emulsifiers), stabilizers like carob seed flour, guar gum and carrageenan, and a carotenoid colourant, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and lead to its NOVA 4 classification.

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

With 21.8 g of sugar per 100 ml, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management; its salt level of 0.21 g per 100 ml is low compared to many desserts but still contributes to overall sodium intake, which may be a concern for hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Is the milk present in this ice cream a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the formulation includes fresh cream, rehydrated skimmed milk, lactose and milk proteins, so it is not safe for individuals with cow‑milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

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Crème glacée vanille de madagascar

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This product is a 1 liter vanilla ice cream made in France, belonging to the milk and dairy product family (ice cream). It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra-processed, reflecting its high sugar (21.8 g per 100 ml), saturated fat (7.2 g per 100 ml) and modest protein (2.2 g per 100 ml). While it provides calcium from dairy and a creamy texture, the high added sugars, low fiber and the presence of several additives (emulsifiers, stabilizers and a colorant) limit its nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal203 kcal

Fat10.2 g

Saturated Fat7.2 g

Carbohydrates25.2 g

Sugars21.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French vanilla ice cream (≈21.35 g sugar, 11.6 g fat, 7.4 g saturated fat, 1.2 g salt per 100 g), this product has slightly more sugar, less fat and saturated fat, and markedly lower salt, calories and protein.

Ingredients

Eau , _crème_ fraiche (29,9 %) (origine France), sucre, _lait_ écrémé réhydraté, _lactose_ et protéines de _lait_, sirop de glucose, émulsifiant: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras d'origine végétale, arôme naturel de vanille de Madagascar, stabilisants: farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar, carraghénanes , gousses de vanille épuisées broyées de Madagascar 0,1%, colorant: caroténoïdes,

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