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

The ice cream undergoes multiple industrial steps such as rehydrating skimmed milk, adding cream, sweeteners, emulsifiers and gelling agents, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 class. Its additive list includes E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) as an emulsifier, E412 (guar gum) and carob seed flour as gelling agents, and E100 (curcumin) as a natural colour.

How does the sugar content in Pistache affect a diabetic diet?

With 21 g of sugars per 100 g, Pistache is a high‑sugar product; consuming it can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should limit portions or choose lower‑sugar alternatives.

Based on its ingredients, is Pistache suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No. The ice cream contains dairy ingredients (milk, cream, whey powder) and therefore is not vegan, and the label warns of possible traces of gluten, eggs, soy and peanuts, so it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free.

Carrefour • 500 g

Pistache

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Pistache is a 500 g pistachio‑flavored ice cream from Carrefour, classified under the Milk and dairy products group and the Ice cream sub‑category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, delivering 179 kcal, 7.5 g fat (including 4 g saturated fat), 21 g sugars, 0.15 g salt, 2.2 g protein and 0.6 g fiber per 100 g. The formulation contains milk, cream and whey powder (making it non‑vegan), 1.9 % pistachio paste and 1.8 % pistachio pieces, and includes the additives E100 (curcumin), E412 (guar gum) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides), while allergens listed are milk and nuts and traces of gluten, eggs, soy and peanuts may be present.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal179 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen desserts, Pistache has slightly less sugar (21 g vs 21.35 g), considerably lower fat (7.5 g vs 11.56 g), saturated fat (4 g vs 7.43 g), salt (0.15 g vs 1.16 g) and energy (179 kcal vs 230 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, _lait_ écrémé réhydraté, _crème_, sirop de glucose, sucre, _lactosérum_ en poudre, pâte de _pistache_ 1,9%, _pistaches_ 1,8%, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, gélifiants: gomme guar et farine de graines de caroube, arôme naturel (contient _pistache_), denrée alimentaire colorante : concentré de spiruline, colorant : curcumine. Peut contenir des traces de céréales contenant du gluten, d'oeufs, de soja, d'arachides et d'autres fruits à coque.

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