Why is Crème glacée vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines multiple processed components such as skimmed milk powder, cane sugar, emulsifier (acacia gum, E414), thickening agents (guar gum, E412, and carob seed flour) and added vanilla extract, all of which are formulated after the primary dairy base, resulting in an ultra‑processed classification.

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

With 21 g of sugar per 100 ml, the ice cream can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit portion sizes or avoid it altogether unless they carefully account for the sugar in their overall carbohydrate budget.

Is the egg content in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes; the formulation includes both egg yolk and egg white from free‑range chickens, and the label explicitly lists eggs as an allergen, so anyone allergic to eggs should avoid this ice cream.

Picard • 450 ml 325 g

Crème glacée vanille

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Vanilla ice cream sold by Picard is an organic frozen dessert made from dairy, eggs, sugar and natural vanilla, classified under milk and dairy products and ice cream. It carries a Nutri-Score of D, belongs to NOVA group 4, and per 100 ml provides 21 g of sugars (high), 8.6 g of fat (moderate) with 5.7 g of saturated fat (high), 0.1 g of salt (low), 5.2 g of protein and up to 3 g of fiber, while containing milk and egg allergens. Although it uses real ingredients and organic certification, its ultra‑processed nature and elevated sugar and saturated fat levels make it a treat rather than a health‑focused food.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal183 kcal

Fat8.6 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ice‑cream averages, this vanilla ice cream contains slightly less sugar, markedly lower fat, saturated fat and salt, while offering a similar amount of protein.

Ingredients

Eau, crème fraîche liquide* (Lait) 21,8%, sucre de canne", lait écrémé en poudre, jaune d’œuf issu de poule élevée en plein air (liquide, pasteurisé), blanc d’œuf issu de poule élevée en plein air (liquide, pasteurisé)", émulsifiant gomme d'acacia, extrait de vanille 0,3%, épaississants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube), gousse de vanille épuisée broyée* 0,1%

84%

35%

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