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

The product includes processed ingredients such as refined sugar, cocoa powder, milk powder and butterfat, and it contains the emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and the stabiliser guar gum (E412), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this chocolate ice cream affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the ice cream can cause significant blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics, while 6.1 g of saturated fat may increase cholesterol levels; however, its very low salt (0.02 g) is not a concern for hypertension.

Is this chocolate ice cream suitable for a gluten‑free, vegan or low‑sugar diet?

The product is gluten‑free, but it is not vegan because it contains cream, skimmed milk powder and butterfat, and it is not a low‑sugar option since it provides 21 g of sugar per 100 g.

L'Angélys • 450 g

Crème glacée Chocolat 450G/750ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Chocolate ice cream 450 g/750 ml is a French chocolate ice cream made with milk, cream, cocoa and sugar, belonging to the Milk and dairy products family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of emulsifier E471 and stabiliser E412, while being gluten‑free and free of preservatives, colourings and palm oil. Per 100 g it provides 205 kcal, 9.4 g fat (6.1 g saturated), 21 g sugars and only 0.02 g salt, giving lower energy and fat than average ice cream but still relatively high sugar and saturated‑fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal205 kcal

Fat9.4 g

Saturated Fat6.1 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French chocolate ice cream (21.35 g sugar, 11.56 g fat, 7.43 g saturated fat, 1.16 g salt, 230 kcal per 100 g), this product contains slightly less sugar (21 g), notably lower total fat (9.4 g), saturated fat (6.1 g) and salt (0.02 g), and delivers fewer calories (205 kcal).

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, poudre de cacao¹ 7.8%, CRÈME, LAIT écrémé en poudre, sirop de glucose, pâte de cacao¹ 3.4%, BEURRE concentré, émulsifiants (mono - et diglycérides d'acide gras (origine colza)), stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme de guar). Traces possibles d'œufs. ¹Origine hors UE

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