Why is Rum Raisin Ice Cream classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ice cream is made from rehydrated skimmed milk, water, cream, sugar, glucose syrup, raisins, rum and a range of industrial ingredients such as mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) for emulsification, xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412) as gelling agents, and a gelatinized rum mixture, all of which qualify it as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4).

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

With 22 g of sugars per 100 ml, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt level (0.1 g) is unlikely to impact hypertension, though the overall calorie density still requires moderation for weight‑related health concerns.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes; the formulation includes skimmed milk, cream, lactose and milk protein, all of which contain lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance should avoid this ice cream or choose a lactose‑free alternative.

Picard • 1 l / 555 g

Crème glacée Rhum raisins

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Rum Raisin ice cream from Picard is a frozen dairy dessert marketed in France and sold in Picard stores. Per 100 ml it provides 181 kcal, 6 g of fat (including 4.3 g saturated), 22 g of sugars and only 0.1 g of salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of D, which reflects its high sugar level despite a relatively low fat content. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains several additives such as mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), xanthane gum (E415) and guar gum (E412), as well as a gelatinized rum component, and it contains milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal181 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream, this Rum Raisin ice cream contains slightly more sugar (22 g vs 21.4 g per 100 ml) but about half the fat (6 g vs 11.6 g) and far less salt (0.1 g vs 1.2 g).

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, eau, crème liquide (LAIT) 12,6%, sucre, sirop de glucose, raisins 6,2%, rhum 4,6%, concentré de protéines de lactosérum (LAIT), rhum gélifié (rhum 2%, gélifiant: gomme xanthane), émulsifiant: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras d'origine végétale, gélifiants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar, gomme xanthane), lactosérum doux en poudre (LAIT), concentré de carotte. Peut contenir des traces de gluten, oeuf, soja, arachide, fruits à coque.

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