Why is Crème glacée Vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ice cream includes rehydrated skimmed milk, glucose syrup, added sugars, and several processed ingredients such as mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), guar gum (E412) and a carotenoid colour (E160), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this vanilla ice cream affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; its 5.6 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, while the low salt (0.14 g) has little impact on blood pressure.

Is the milk content in Crème glacée Vanille a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes; the formulation contains skimmed milk, cream, lactose and milk proteins, so it is not safe for individuals with milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Monoprix • 500 g

Crème glacée Vanille

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème glacée Vanille is a 500 g vanilla ice‑cream tub sold by Monoprix, classified in the Milk and dairy products (Ice cream) family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature; it contains 8.4 g fat, 5.6 g saturated fat, 21 g sugars, 2 g protein and 0.14 g salt per 100 g, along with milk allergens and three food additives (E471, E412, E160). The product earns an Eco‑Score of B, but its high sugar and saturated‑fat levels offset the relatively low salt and modest calorie content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal184 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat5.6 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ice‑cream, this vanilla ice cream contains slightly less sugar, markedly less fat, saturated fat and salt, and delivers about 20 % fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau - lait écrémé réhydraté - crème - sirops de glucose - sucre - lactose et protéines de lait - émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras - gélifiants: farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar - arôme naturel de vanille de Madagascar - gousses de vanille de Madagascar épuisées broyées - colorant : caroténoïdes. Traces de céréales contenant du gluten, arachides, œufs, soja et fruits à coque.

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