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

The product combines refined dairy ingredients with added sugars, cocoa powder, chocolate, egg yolk and several processing aids. It includes the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322) and the stabiliser guar gum (E412), both of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 rating.

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

At 19 g of sugar per 100 g, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the very low salt level (0.13 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the overall high sugar and saturated‑fat content remain problematic for cardiovascular health.

Is the egg yolk in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes. Egg yolk is listed as an ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this ice cream.

Adélie • 900 g

Bac chocolat (CG) - BIO - 900mL

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Bac chocolat (CG) – BIO – 900 mL is an organic chocolate ice cream produced in France. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products and Ice cream families, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA group 4 classification, and per 100 g provides 19 g of sugar, 5.6 g of saturated fat, 8.7 g of total fat, 0.13 g of salt, along with egg yolk, milk and soy allergens and additives E322 (soy lecithin) and E412 (guar gum). While the organic dairy base yields lower calories than many ice creams, the high sugar and saturated‑fat levels, ultra‑processed nature and presence of common allergens limit its suitability for health‑conscious or allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal194 kcal

Fat8.7 g

Saturated Fat5.6 g

Trans Fat0.10 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream profile (21.35 g sugar, 11.56 g fat, 7.43 g saturated fat, 1.16 g salt and 230 kcal per 100 g), this product contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, placing it on the lower‑end of the typical range.

Ingredients

Lait écrémé réhydraté** ; ; crème fraîche** 18% (lait); ; sucre de canne** 13.5% ; ; cacao maigre en poudre** 6% ; ; chocolat noir** 5% (pâte de cacao**, sucre de canne**, beurre de cacao**, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)**, extrait de vanille**) ; ; lait écrémé en poudre** ; ; jaune d'oeufs** ; ; stabilisants : farine de graines de caroube**, gomme guar**. **Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique.

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