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

The ice cream contains several industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids and their lactyl esters, coded E471), gelling agents (carob seed flour and guar gum), a natural flavor, and colorants (spirulina concentrate and curcumin, E100), which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 22 g of sugar per 100 ml, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control; the low salt level poses little extra risk for hypertension, but the overall high sugar still requires moderation for anyone monitoring blood sugar.

Is the pistachio component in this product a concern for nut‑allergy sufferers?

Yes, the formulation includes pistachio paste and roasted pistachio pieces, both listed under the nut allergen category, so individuals with pistachio or tree‑nut allergies should avoid this ice cream.

Carrefour • 1 L

Pistache

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Pistache is a 1 L frozen pistachio ice cream sold by Carrefour, classified in the milk and dairy products (ice cream) group. It delivers a high sugar level of 22 g per 100 ml and moderate fat at 7.2 g, including 4 g of saturated fat, with low protein (2.2 g) and fiber (0.6 g), and it contains milk and nut allergens. The product is an ultra‑processed item (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of D, indicating less favorable nutritional quality despite the pistachio pieces.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal176 kcal

Fat7.2 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content of 22 g per 100 ml exceeds the average 21.35 g for ice‑cream, while its fat (7.2 g) and saturated fat (4 g) are both lower than the typical averages of 11.56 g and 7.43 g respectively, and its salt (0.05 g) is well below the average 1.16 g.

Ingredients

Eau, _crème_, _lait_ écrémé reconstitué, sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, poudre de _lactosérum_, sirop de glucose, pâte de _pistache_ 1,9%, morceaux de _pistaches_ grillées 1,8%, émulsifiants : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras et esters lactiques des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, gélifiants : farine de graines de caroube et gomme guar, poudre de _lactosérum_ enrichie en protéines, arôme naturel (contient _pistache_), denrée alimentaire colorante : concentré de spiruline, colorant : curcumine. Peut contenir des traces de gluten, d'œufs, de soja, d'arachides et d'autres fruits à coque.

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