Why is L’audacieuse - Pomme Goyave Framboise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed fruit purees, added sugar, a colour‑enhancing carrot concentrate and a stabiliser, which push it into the ultra‑processed category; its label lists the additives E300 (ascorbic acid) and E412 (guar gum) as well as a generic stabiliser and a colour‑acting ingredient.

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

With 18 g of sugars per 100 g, the ice pop can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, requiring people with diabetes to count it as a sugary snack, while its very low salt (0.01 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the overall sugar load should be limited.

Is the presence of trace nuts in L’audacieuse - Pomme Goyave Framboise a risk for nut‑allergic consumers?

The ingredient list mentions that the product may contain traces of nuts, so anyone with a nut allergy should treat it as a potential allergen and may need to avoid it or consult a medical professional before consumption.

Picard • 290 g

L’audacieuse - Pomme Goyave Framboise

Desserts

Product Insights

L’audacieuse - Pomme Goyave Framboise is a 290 g frozen fruit ice pop from Picard, made with water, apple, guava and raspberry purees, sugar, lemon juice and a few stabilisers. It belongs to the dessert family of frozen ice pops, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering very low fat, saturated fat and salt but a relatively high sugar content of 18 g per 100 g and containing the additives E300 (ascorbic acid) and E412 (guar gum). While it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat, it is not ideal for diets that limit added sugars or aim to avoid highly processed foods.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal79 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this ice pop provides far less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, offers modestly lower sugar than the category average, but also supplies less fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Eau, purée de pomme verte (pomme verte Granny Smith 27%, antioxydant: acide ascorbique), purée de goyave 15%, sucre, purée de framboise 8%, jus de citron, stabilisant gomme guar, concentré de carotte pourpre*. *Ingrédient ayant des propriétés colorantes. Peut contenir des traces de : lait, fruits à coque.

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