Why is Sorbet fou de poire classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sorbet contains refined sugars, wheat‑derived glucose syrup, added citric acid, gelling agents (pectin and Tara gum) and a natural pear flavour; these industrial ingredients and processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 21 g of sugars per 100 g, the sorbet delivers a high glycemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its zero‑salt composition does not add to hypertension risk.

Is Sorbet fou de poire suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The product contains wheat‑based glucose syrup and is produced on equipment that handles gluten, egg, milk and nuts, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate (29 g) and sugar content make it incompatible with keto diets.

Picard • 650 g

Sorbet fou de poire

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Sorbet fou de poire is a pear‑flavored frozen dessert that falls under the Milk and dairy products and Ice cream PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, offering very low fat (0.5 g), negligible salt, but a high sugar level of 21 g per 100 g. The formulation includes additives such as citric acid (E330), pectin (E440a), Tara gum (E417) and natural pear flavour, and the product is made in a facility that handles gluten, egg, milk, soy, peanuts and tree nuts, so traces of these allergens may be present.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal119 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical frozen dessert average, this pear sorbet supplies only 0.5 g fat, 0 g salt and 119 kcal per 100 g, far lower than the averages of 11.6 g fat, 1.16 g salt and 230 kcal, while its sugar (21 g) and carbohydrates (29 g) are close to the category norms, it provides more fiber (2 g) but far less protein (0.5 g).

Ingredients

Purée de poire Williams 45% (purée de poire, acidifiant: acide citrique), eau, sucre, sirop de glucose, arôme naturel de poire 0,5%, jus concentré de citron, gélifiants (pectines, gomme Tara), protéine de pois hydrolysée. Peut contenir des traces de : gluten, oeuf, soja, arachide, lait, fruits à coque.

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