Why is Fruit Collection classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined sugar, condensed skimmed milk, fruit purees made from concentrates, added gelling agents and natural flavorings, all of which undergo multiple industrial steps; this level of formulation places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group. The only listed additive is pectin (E440), used as a gelling agent.

How does the sugar and salt content of Fruit Collection affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With about 20.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt (0.13 g) is acceptable for hypertension; however, the high saturated‑fat content (9 g) may still be a cardiovascular concern for both groups.

Based on its ingredients, is Fruit Collection suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The dessert is not vegan because it contains fresh cream, skimmed milk and egg yolk, and it is not keto‑friendly due to 21 g of carbohydrates and high sugar levels. It is certified gluten‑free and contains no pork‑derived ingredients, so it can be compatible with halal diets provided the dairy and egg sources are permissible.

Häagen-Dazs • 3x81g , 1x83g

Fruit Collection

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Fruit Collection is a Häagen‑Dazs frozen dessert marketed as an ice‑cream tub, belonging to the Milk and dairy products (Ice cream) group. Per 100 g it delivers 223 kcal, 13.6 g fat (9 g saturated), 20.7 g sugars, 0.5 g fiber, 3.6 g protein and only 0.13 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. While it is gluten‑free and provides calcium from dairy, it is high in saturated fat and sugar, contains egg yolk as an allergen and includes the additive pectin (E440), which may be concerns for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal236 kcal

Energy993 kJ

Fat9.2 g

Saturated Fat6.3 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream category, Fruit Collection has higher fat (13.6 g vs 11.6 g) and saturated fat (9.0 g vs 7.4 g), a similar sugar level (20.7 g vs 21.3 g), much lower salt (0.13 g vs 1.16 g), slightly lower energy (223 kcal vs 230 kcal) and less carbohydrate and fiber.

Ingredients

Fresh cream (35.1%), sugar, condensed skimmed milk, blackberry puree from concentrate (7.2%), strawberry puree (6.4%), water, raspberry puree (4%), blueberry puree from concentrate (3.8%), egg yolk, concentrated lemon juice, gelling agent (pectins). For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Gluten-free. GR Παγωτό με πουρέ ποικιλίας μούρων. Συστατικά: Φρέσκια κρέμα γάλακτος (35,1%), ζάχαρη, συμπυκνωμένο αποβουτυρωμένο γάλα, πουρέ βατόμουρων από συμπύκνωμα (7,2%), πουρέ από φράουλες (6,4%), νερό, πουρέ σμέουρων (4%), πουρέ μύρτιλων από συμπύκνωμα (3,8%), κρόκος αυγού, συμπυκνωμένος χυμός λεμόνι, πηκτικό μέσο (πηκτίνες). Για τα αλλεργιογόνα, δείτε τα συστατικά με την έντονη γραφή. Χωρίς γλουτένη. SE NO DK Glass/iskrem med blandade bär/bær. Ingredienser. Grädde/fløte (35,1%), socker/sukker, kondenserad skummjölk/skummetmelk, björnbärspuré/bjørnebærpuré/brombærpuré från koncentrat/ kraftför (7,2%), jordgubbspuré/jordbærpuré (6,4%), vatten/vann, hallonpuré/bringebærpuré/hindbærpuré (4%), blåbärspuré/blåbærpuré från koncentrat/ kraftfôr (3,8%), äggula/eggeplomme/æggeblomme, citronjuicekoncentrat/sitronjuicekonsentrat, geleringsmedel (pektiner). För/for allergener, se ingredienser i fetstilt/fed/uthevede ingredienser. sokeri, rasvaton maitotiiviste, karhunvatukkasose tivisteestä Marjajäätelöä. Ainesosat: Tuore kerma (35,1%), (7,2%), mansikkasose (6,4%), vesi, vadelmasose (4%), mustikkasose tiivisteestä (3,8%), munankeltuainen, sitruunatäysmehutiiviste, hyytelöimisaine (pektiini). Allergisoivat ainesosat lihavoitu. GB STRAWBERRIES & CREAM ⑬ Strawberry dairy ice cream with strawberry pieces. Ingredients: Fresh cream (35.1%), condensed skimmed milk, strawberries (21.1%), sugar, egg yolk. For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Gluten-free. GR Παγωτό κρέμας φράουλα με κομματάκια φράουλες. Συστατικά: Φρέσκια κρέμα γάλακτος (35,1%), συμπυκνωμένο αποβουτυρωμένο γάλα, φράουλες (21,1%), ζάχαρη, κρόκος αυγού. Για τα αλλεργιογόνα, δείτε τα συστατικά με την έντονη γραφή. Χωρίς γλουτένη. SE NO DK Jordgubbsgräddglass/jordbærflødeis med jordgubbar/jordbær. Ingredienser. Grädde/fløte (35,1%), kondenserad skummjölk/skummetmelk, jordgubbar/jordbær (21,1%), socker/sukker, äggula/eggeplomme/aggeblomme. För/for allergener, se ingredienser i fetstilt/fed/uthevede ingredienser. Glutenfri. Mansikkajäätelöä ja mansikoita. Ainesosat: Tuore kerma (35,1%), rasvaton maitotiiviste, mansikka (21,1%), sokeri, munankeltuainen. Allergisoivat ainesosat lihavoitu. Gluteeniton. BLUEBERRIES & CREAM Blueberry dairy ice cream with whole blueberries. Ingredients: Fresh cream (31.3%), condensed skimmed milk, sugar, water, blueberries (9.6%), blueberry puree (5%), egg yolk, concentrated blueberry puree, concentrated lemon juice, rice starch, gelling agent (pectins), natural blueberry flavouring.

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