Why is Chocolate Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Chunks classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from reconstituted skimmed milk, refined sugars, vegetable oils and multiple processing steps such as emulsification and the addition of flavorings, which place it in NOVA 4. It contains additives E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (soy lecithin with natural vanilla flavor), E412 (guar gum), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E501 (potassium carbonate) and E501i (potassium carbonate with natural vanilla flavor).

How does the sugar and salt content of this ice cream affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the ice cream can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, so diabetics should limit portion size and consider it an occasional treat. The salt level of 0.31 g per 100 g is relatively low compared with many processed foods, but regular large servings could still contribute to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for people managing hypertension.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies and does the soy lecithin pose any allergen risk?

Yes, the product contains skimmed milk (including milk fat) and is therefore unsuitable for anyone with a cow‑milk allergy or lactose intolerance. It also includes soy‑derived lecithins, which can trigger reactions in individuals allergic to soy, so both allergens are clearly declared.

Auchan • 0.5 kg

Chocolat copeaux chocolat noir

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Auchan’s 500 g tub of chocolate ice cream with 5 % dark chocolate chunks is a frozen dessert sold in France. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D, belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, and per 100 g provides 20 g of sugars, 7.6 g of saturated fat, 0.31 g of salt, 9.5 g of total fat, 206 kcal, plus milk‑derived protein and calcium, but also contains soy‑derived lecithins and several additives (E322, E322i, E412, E471, E501, E501i). While the product benefits from Rainforest‑Alliance certified cocoa and a relatively high fiber content for ice cream, its high sugar and saturated‑fat levels make it an occasional indulgence rather than a health‑focused choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal206 kcal

Fat9.5 g

Saturated Fat7.6 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate‑flavored ice cream (≈21.3 g sugars, 11.6 g fat, 7.4 g saturated fat, 1.2 g salt and 230 kcal per 100 g), this Auchan ice cream is lower in sugars, total fat, salt and calories, but its saturated‑fat content is slightly above the category average.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, eau, sucre, sirop de glucose, matière grasse de coprah, copeaux de chocolat noir 5% (pâte de cacao*, sucre, beurre de cacao*, matière grasse butyrique (LAIT), émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA arôme naturel de vanille), concentré de protéines de lactosérum (LAIT), cacao maigre en poudre* 4,7% (cacao maigre en poudre*, correcteur d'acidité : carbonate de potassium), chocolat noir 2,8% (pâte de cacao*, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre*, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA arôme naturel de vanille) émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, stabilisants : farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar. Elaboré à partir de lait origine UETraces éventuelles de fruits à coque. *Certifié Rainforest Alliance. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur ra.org.

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