Why is sorbet fraise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sorbet includes added sugars, glucose‑fructose syrup, invert sugar, thickeners such as xanthane gum (E415) and guar gum, plus a natural flavouring and pectin (E440), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 24 g of sugar per 100 ml, the sorbet provides a high glycemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for most diabetic meal plans, while its very low salt (0.08 g) poses little concern for hypertension.

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

The formula contains wheat‑derived glucose‑fructose syrup (a gluten source) and possible trace milk, so it is not gluten‑free, not vegan, and not keto due to its high carbohydrate content; halal status is uncertain because of potential animal‑derived components, so consumers should verify the label.

picard • 1 l (610 g)

sorbet fraise

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The product is a strawberry sorbet from Picard, presented as a frozen dessert belonging to the dairy/ice‑cream family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, glucose‑fructose syrup, invert sugar, thickeners (xanthane gum, guar gum) and a natural flavouring. Nutritionally it is low in fat (0.5 g), saturated fat and salt, but contains a high sugar level (24 g per 100 ml) and traces of gluten, milk and eggs, which may be relevant for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal111 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates24.9 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen desserts, this sorbet has far less fat (0.5 g vs 11.6 g) and salt (0.08 g vs 1.16 g) but its sugar content (24 g) exceeds the category average of 21.35 g.

Ingredients

Purée de fraise 40,3%, eau, sucre liquide, sirop de confisage de fraise 10% (jus de fraise, sirop de glucose-fructose de blé, sucre), purée de fraise Mara des bois sucrée 5% (fraise Mara des bois 4,5%, sucre), sirop de glucose-fructose de blé, sirop de sucre inverti, jus concentré de citron, épaississants (gomme xanthane, gomme guari), arôme naturel, gélifiant: pectines

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