Why is Glace vanille, chocolat noir et amandes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several refined ingredients such as rehydrated skimmed milk, glucose syrup, and a dark‑chocolate coating that includes emulsifiers (soy lecithin and polyglycerol polyricinoleate) and gelling agents (carob seed flour and guar gum). It lists five additives: E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (refined soy lecithin), E412 (guar gum), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content affect people with diabetes or heart disease?

Twenty‑seven grams of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, especially for individuals managing heart disease or hypertension.

Is the almond content in this ice‑cream a concern for nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 6 % ground almonds, which are a known allergen. The label clearly marks almonds as an allergen, and the ingredient list warns that the ice‑cream may also contain traces of other nuts such as peanuts.

Côte d'Or • 260 g

Glace Vanille Chocolat Noir & Amandes

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Glace vanille, chocolat noir et amandes is a 260 g pack of vanilla ice cream bars coated with dark chocolate and almonds, sold under the Côte d'Or brand and available at Auchan stores in France. It belongs to the milk and dairy products/ice‑cream family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting high levels of sugar (27 g per 100 g), fat (23 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (13 g per 100 g) while providing modest protein (4.8 g) and fiber (4 g). Positive aspects include the Cocoa Life sustainability label and low salt (0.08 g per 100 g), but the product also contains milk, soy and nut allergens and four food additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal358 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream bar, this product contains considerably more sugar (27 g vs 21.35 g), fat (23 g vs 11.56 g) and saturated fat (13 g vs 7.43 g), while its salt is markedly lower (0.08 g vs 1.16 g) and it provides higher fiber and protein levels.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir 36% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, matière grasse laitière, émulsifiants (lécithines de soja, polyricinoleate de polyglycérol), arôme naturel de vanille), lait écrémé réhydraté, sirop de glucose, eau, sucre, amandes hachées grillées 6%, graisse de coprah, poudre de lactosérum doux, émulsifiant (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras²), gélifiants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar), concentré de carotte, arôme naturel de vanille, gousses de vanille broyées épuisées. Peut contenir: arachides, autres fruits à coque, céréales contenant du gluten et ceufs. ²d'origine végétale

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