Why is Bûchettes glacées fruits rouges vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product falls into NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes several industrial additives: mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) used as emulsifiers, guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415), pectins (E440) as gelling agents, and a small amount of shea‑butter for coating. These components are typical of highly processed foods and give the product its ultra‑processed status.

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

With 20 g of sugars per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans. Although its salt content is low and not a concern for hypertension, the high sugar level can still contribute to overall carbohydrate intake, which may indirectly affect blood pressure and cardiovascular health.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Yes. The formulation contains skimmed milk concentrate, liquid cream and lactose (approximately 0.78 g per 100 g). Both lactose‑intolerant individuals and those with dairy allergies should avoid this product, as it also lists milk as a declared allergen.

Picard • 139g 250 ml

Bûchettes glacées fruits rouges vanille

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Bûchettes glacées fruits rouges vanille is a frozen ice‑cream log produced by Picard and belongs to the Milk and dairy products group (ice cream). Its nutritional profile is low in fat (2.8 g), saturated fat (2 g), salt (0.07 g) and energy (138 kcal) per 100 g, but it contains 20 g of sugars, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of C. The product is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) because it incorporates additives such as mono‑ and diglycerides, guar gum, xanthan gum, pectins and shea‑butter, and it is unsuitable for people who must avoid dairy or added sugars.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal138 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this ice‑cream log contains far less fat (2.8 g vs 11.6 g) and salt (0.07 g vs 1.16 g), while its sugar level (20 g) is slightly below the typical 21.3 g but still considerable.

Ingredients

Eau, purée de fraise 16,8%, sucre, sirop de glucose, LAIT concentré écrémé, crème liquide (LAIT) 7,1%, purée de cassis 6,2%, purée de framboise 5%, jus de sureau concentré 0,7%, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras d'origine végétale, gélifiants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, pectines, gomme xanthane), concentré de betterave rouge, extrait de vanille 0,1%, arôme naturel de framboise 0,1%, protéine de pois hydrolysée, jus de citron concentré, graisse de karité 0,07%, arôme naturel de fraise 0,07%, arôme naturel de cassis 0,03%, gousse de vanille épuisée et broyée. Peut contenir des traces de: gluten, œuf, soja, arachide, fruits à coque.

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