Why is Les végétales Caramel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product mixes refined sugars, corn syrup, oat flour, and flavorings with several industrial ingredients; it includes the emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), the stabilizer carrageenan‑like guar gum (E412), and sodium carbonate as a raising agent (E500), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this caramel ice‑cream impact people with diabetes or cardiovascular risk?

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while 9.5 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk if consumed frequently.

Does the oat flour used in the caramel sauce make this product unsuitable for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes. The oat flour is labeled as containing gluten, so the dessert is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet, including those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Picard • 340 g

Les Végétales Caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Les végétales Caramel is a plant‑based caramel‑flavored frozen dessert sold in a tub as a dairy‑free ice‑cream alternative. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it provides 247 kcal, 12 g fat (9.5 g saturated), 24 g sugars and 0.45 g salt, with modest fiber (1.1 g) and low protein (1.1 g). While it offers a vegan‑friendly base with pea protein and inulin for some fiber, the high sugar and saturated‑fat levels, presence of gluten and macadamia‑nut traces, and three food additives (E412, E471, E500) limit its suitability for low‑sugar, low‑fat, or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal247 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat9.5 g

Carbohydrates33 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this caramel ice‑cream contains more sugar (24 g vs 21.35 g), slightly more total and saturated fat, but about half the salt (0.45 g vs 1.16 g).

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, sauce au caramel salée aromatisée 11,4% [sucre, sirop de glucose, eau, caramel 3,8% Coco, préparation à base d'AVOINE 4,8% [eau, farine d'AVOINE complète (GLUTEN) 1,9%), morceau de NOIX DE MACADAMIA caramélisée 4,2% [NOIX DE MACADAMIA 2,9%, sucre, caramel (sucre, eau)], fibre soluble de maïs, éclat de sucre caramélisé 2,8% (sucre, beurre de cacao, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium), inuline, protéine de pois, caramel 0,5% (sucre), émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras d'origine végétale, sel, stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar), arôme naturel de caramel, concentré de carotte. Peut contenir des traces de : arachide, soja, autres fruits à coque.

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