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

The ice cream is labelled NOVA 4 because it is formulated with multiple industrial ingredients such as refined sugars, vegetable oils, protein isolates and stabilisers, and it undergoes extensive processing to achieve a smooth frozen texture; the listed additives are lecithins (E322), guar gum (E412) and mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471).

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or cardiovascular‑risk diet?

With 8 g of sugars and 9.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the ice cream adds a moderate glycaemic load and a high level of saturated fat, which can raise blood glucose spikes and LDL‑cholesterol, making it unsuitable as a regular choice for people managing diabetes or heart‑related conditions.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or nut‑allergy‑free diets?

The formulation contains no animal‑derived ingredients, so it fits a vegan diet, but it includes oat flour with gluten and hazelnut paste, meaning it is not gluten‑free and is unsafe for individuals with nut allergies.

PICARD • 178 g

Les Végétales 4 Chocolat-Noisette

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Les Végétales 4 Chocolat‑Noisette is a 178 g plant‑based ice cream bar classified in the “Milk and dairy products” → “Ice cream” PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is labelled NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it contains 11 g fat (9.1 g saturated), 8 g sugars, 2 g protein, 0.08 g salt and added sugars, with gluten from oat flour. While it offers modest fiber (1.3 g) and is vegan‑friendly aside from gluten, the high saturated fat, moderate sugar level and the presence of three additives (E322, E412, E471) detract from its overall nutritional quality.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal200 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat9.1 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based ice cream (sugar 21.35 g, fat 11.56 g, saturated fat 7.43 g, salt 1.16 g, energy 230 kcal, fiber 1.29 g, carbs 28.27 g, protein 3.38 g per 100 g), this product has markedly lower sugar (8 g), similar total fat (11 g), higher saturated fat (9.1 g), much lower salt (0.08 g), slightly less protein (2 g) and fiber (1.3 g), and provides 200 kcal energy.

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, huile de coco, préparation à base d'avoine (eau, farine d'avoine (gluten) complet 1,4%), fibre soluble de mais, protéine de pois, chocolat noir 1,5% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines, arome naturel de vanille), pâte de NOISETTE 1,5%, inuline, émulsifant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras d'origine végétale, stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar), sirop de sucre caramélisé, cacao maigre en poudre.

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