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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined sugar, glucose syrup, emulsifiers (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids – E471, lactyl esters – E472b), a stabiliser (guar gum – E412), carob seed flour and other processing aids, all typical of industrially manufactured desserts.

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

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is high in sugar and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans; its low salt (0.14 g) is acceptable for hypertension, but the high sugar outweighs the benefit.

Is the pistachio ingredient a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the ice cream contains 3 % crushed pistachio pieces and pistachio paste, both derived from tree nuts, so it is not safe for individuals with nut allergies and should be avoided.

U • 500 g

Bac crème glacée pistache - 500g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The product is a 500 g pistachio-flavored ice cream sold in a plastic tub, classified in the milk and dairy "Ice cream" group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugars, several emulsifiers (E471, E472b) and a stabiliser (E412), as well as the allergens milk, eggs and nuts. Nutritionally it provides 182 kcal per 100 g, 7.7 g fat (4.3 g saturated), 21 g sugars and only 0.14 g salt, offering a relatively low fat and salt profile but a high sugar load.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal182 kcal

Fat7.7 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream (21.3 g sugars, 11.6 g fat, 7.4 g saturated fat and 1.2 g salt per 100 g), this pistachio tub has slightly less sugar and markedly lower fat, saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Eau, LAIT entier (France), CREME (France) 11.7%, sirops de glucose, sucre, LACTOSERUM en poudre, morceaux de PISTACHES hachées caramélisées 3% (morceaux de PISTACHES grillées 1,8%, sucre), pâte de PISTACHE 1.9%, émulsifiants : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, esters lactiques des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, gélifiants : farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar, arôme naturel de PISTACHE, concentré de carthame, concentré de spiruline. Traces éventuelles de gluten, arachide, autres fruits à coque, soja et oeuf.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.