Why is Crème glacée au nougat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The ice‑cream contains industrial ingredients such as guar gum (E412), carob seed flour, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), and pectin (E440), which together with refined sugars and dairy ingredients trigger the NOVA 4 classification.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this ice cream affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the product exceeds typical limits for diabetics and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, while its low salt content (0.11 g) is not a major concern for hypertension.

Is the almond content in Crème glacée au nougat a problem for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the product includes roasted almond pieces and almond‑based nougat, and it is labeled with an almond allergen, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

Picard • 515 g

Crème glacée au nougat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème glacée au nougat is a milk‑based ice‑cream belonging to the Milk and dairy products and Ice cream groups, sold in a 515 g tub. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with high sugar (22 g per 100 g) and moderate fat (6.7 g) while providing 2.2 g of fiber and 2.2 g of protein. The formulation includes several additives such as guar gum, carob seed flour, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids and pectin, and contains the allergens milk and tree‑nuts, offering some fruit puree but also a notable amount of added sugars.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal174 kcal

Fat6.7 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream, this product has slightly more sugar but considerably less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, while providing higher fiber and lower carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Eau, crème fraiche liquide (lait) 10,9%, sucre liquide (sucre, eau) lactose (lait) et protéines de lait, miel 5,4%%, Sucre, sirop de glucose en poudre, pâte de nougat 3,9% [nougat 2,5% (sirop de glucose, amande émondée grillée, miel, sucre, blanc d'œuf en poudre issu de poule élevée en plein air, arôme naturel de vanille), amande émondée grillée], purée de framboise 3,8%, purée de cassis 1,9%, morceau d'amande grillée caramélisée 1,7% (amande 1,1%, sucre), purée de mûre 1,5%, pistache hachée grillée 1%, épaississants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube), émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras d'origine végétale, arôme naturel de vanille, amidon de riz, gélifiant : pectines, jus de citron concentré, arôme naturel de framboise 0,03%.

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