Why is Mini framboise citron classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined fruit purees, sugar, glucose syrup and several stabilisers and emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its additive list includes guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415), pectin (E440) and mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), all used to improve texture and shelf‑life.

How does the high sugar content affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 ml, the sorbet can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. Although it is low in sodium, the overall high carbohydrate load may still challenge blood pressure management when consumed in large quantities.

Based on the ingredients, is this sorbet suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The ingredient list contains only plant‑based fruit purees, sugar and gluten‑free thickeners, so it is likely gluten‑free. However, the mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) may be derived from animal sources, so the product cannot be confirmed as vegan. Its high carbohydrate (28 g per 100 ml) and sugar content make it unsuitable for keto diets.

Picard • 360ml, 268 g e

Mini framboise citron

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mini framboise citron is a frozen sorbet stick marketed by Picard, belonging to the ice‑cream family of desserts. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, is classified as NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed), and contains four food additives (E412, E415, E440, E471). While it is low in fat and provides modest fiber, its sugar level is high at 21 g per 100 ml, making it a sweet treat rather than a nutritionally balanced option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal118 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this sorbet contains similar sugar (21 g vs 21.35 g) but far less fat (0.7 g vs 11.56 g) per 100 g, highlighting its low‑fat profile alongside a typical sweetness level.

Ingredients

Mini-bétonnet sorbet à la framboise 52,2% et enrobage sorbet à la fraise 47.8%: Mini-st Eau, purée de framboise 23,5%, sucre, purée de fraise 14,3%, sirop de glucose, jus gluco concentré de citron jaune, arôme naturel de framboise 0,4%, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycerides d'acide gras d'origine végétale, gélifiants (pectines, gomme xanthane, farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar), jus concentré de sureau, concentré de betterave rouge, concentré de carotte, arôme naturel de fraise 0,1%, protéine de pois hydrolysée. Mini-batonnet sorbet au citron jaune 52,2% et enrobage sorbet aux fruits jaunes 47,8%: Eau, sirop de glucose, jus de citron jaune à base de concentré 15,5%, sucre, purée de De pêche 9,5%, jus de pomme à base de concentré 5,1%, purée d'abricot 4,2%, purée de naturel de citron 0,03%

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