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

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines processed dairy bases with added sugar, whey‑protein concentrate and pistachio paste, and includes food‑industry additives such as mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) used as an emulsifier and guar gum (E412) together with carob seed flour as stabilizers, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this ice cream affect a diabetic or heart‑health diet?

With 18 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 5.7 g of saturated fat contributes to LDL‑cholesterol elevation, which may be detrimental for cardiovascular health if consumed frequently.

Is the pistachio in this product a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the ice cream contains pistachio paste and pistachio bits, both derived from tree nuts, and is labelled with milk and nuts allergens; individuals allergic to tree nuts should avoid this product.

Picard • 550 g

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Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Pistachio – Crazy Ice Cream is a frozen dairy dessert made from skimmed milk, cream, sugar and pistachio paste, classified in the Milk and dairy products group and the ice‑cream sub‑category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added emulsifiers (mono‑ and diglycerides) and stabilizers (carob seed flour, guar gum). Nutritionally, it provides 187 kcal per 100 g, with 11 g total fat (5.7 g saturated), 18 g sugars and 0.13 g salt, offering moderate protein (4.3 g) but a relatively high sugar load and notable saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal187 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen‑dessert profile, this ice cream contains less sugar (18 g vs 21.35 g), slightly lower total fat (11 g vs 11.56 g), lower saturated fat (5.7 g vs 7.43 g) and markedly less salt (0.13 g vs 1.16 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté 28,3%, eau, crème liquide (LAIT) 17.1%, sucre, concentré de protéines de lactosérum (LAIT) en poudre, pâte de PISTACHE 3%, éclat de PISTACHE 3%, arôme naturel de PISTACHE (autres FRUITS À COQUES) 1,5%, concentrés végétaux (algue, carthame), émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras d'origine végétale, stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar). Peut contenir des traces de: autres fruits à coque.

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