Why is Stracciatella ice cream classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from rehydrated dairy bases, cream, sugar and chocolate chips and includes industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (mono‑ and diglycerides, sunflower lecithin) and stabilizers (guar gum, carob seed flour), which places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category; the listed additives are E322, E322i, E412 and E471.

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

With 23 g of sugars per 100 g, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its very low salt (0.14 g/100 g) does not pose a hypertension risk but the high sugar still makes it a limited choice for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the milk in Stracciatella ice cream a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

Yes, the product contains rehydrated milk, skimmed milk powder, milk proteins and fresh cream, all of which provide lactose and trigger reactions in lactose‑intolerant individuals.

Picard • 200 g

Glace stracciatella

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Stracciatella ice cream is sold in a 200 g tub by Picard and belongs to the milk and dairy products and ice‑cream PNNS groups. It provides 11 g of fat, 7.2 g of saturated fat and a high 23 g of sugars per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification, and it contains several additives such as E322 (lecithin), E412 (guar gum) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides) as well as the milk allergen. Compared with typical frozen desserts it has slightly lower fat and energy, markedly lower salt, but higher sugar and lower protein and fiber, making it a treat rather than a nutrient‑dense option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal209 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat7.2 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this stracciatella ice cream contains slightly less fat and significantly less salt, but its sugar level (23 g/100 g) exceeds the category average of 21.35 g, while its protein and fiber are below typical values.

Ingredients

Préparation laitière réhydratée (eau, LAIT écrémé en poudre, protéines de LAIT), crème fraîche (LAIT) 27,8%, sucre, copeau de chocolat noir 7% (sucre, pâte de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines de tournesol, sirop de glucose, arôme naturel de vanille), arôme naturel, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras d'origine végétale, stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar).

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