Why is Macadamia nut brittle classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as concentrated skimmed milk, glucose syrup, and refined sugar, and includes additives like sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii) and a raising agent, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 24.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the brittle can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes who need to limit added sugars.

Is this product suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or keto diets?

It is certified gluten‑free but contains dairy, egg and butter, so it is not vegan, and its high carbohydrate (24.2 g sugars and 25.3 g total carbs per 100 g) content makes it unsuitable for a keto regimen.

Häagen-Dazs • 81 g

macadamia nut brittle

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Macadamia nut brittle from Häagen‑Dazs is a frozen dessert packaged in a plastic pot and classified under the milk and dairy/ice‑cream groups. Nutritionally it provides 274 kcal per 100 g, with 17.3 g fat (10.6 g saturated), 24.2 g sugars and 0.16 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and being labeled as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). While it offers a creamy texture with real macadamia nuts and is gluten‑free, it is high in added sugars and saturated fat and contains egg, milk and nut allergens, which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal274 kcal

Fat17.3 g

Saturated Fat10.6 g

Carbohydrates25.3 g

Sugars24.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this macadamia nut brittle contains more sugar (24.2 g vs 21.35 g), higher fat (17.3 g vs 11.56 g) and saturated fat (10.6 g vs 7.43 g), but less salt (0.16 g vs 1.16 g) and delivers more energy (274 kcal vs 230 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Crème fraîche (35%), lait écrémé concentré, sucre, jaune d'œuf, sirop de glucose, noix de macadamia, huile de noix de coco, beurre, poudre à lever, bicarbonate de sodium, sel, arômes naturels de vanille

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Häagen-Dazs

650 ml