Why is Bon grlati mini almond classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar combines refined sugars, multiple chocolate and dairy emulsifiers, and added stabilisers, which places it in NOVA group 4 for ultra‑processed foods. Its additive list includes lecithins (E322), guar gum (E412), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476), all used to improve texture, mouthfeel and shelf life.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this ice-cream bar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 29.5 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 13.5 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, a concern for heart‑healthy diets. Although the salt is low, the overall calorie‑dense and high‑fat nature limits its suitability for blood‑pressure‑focused eating plans.

Is the almond component in this product a concern for consumers with nut allergies?

Yes. The bar contains chopped almonds, which are listed as a nut allergen, and the packaging flags the presence of nuts, so anyone with an almond or general tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

Bon Gelati • 16 x 36 g

Bon grlati mini almond

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Bon grlati mini almond are miniature vanilla ice-cream bars coated with milk chocolate and sprinkled with almond pieces, marketed by Lidl under the Bon gelati brand. Classified in the milk and dairy (ice-cream) group, they carry a Nutri-Score of E and fall in NOVA group 4, reflecting a high-fat (21.7 g/100 g), high-saturated-fat (13.5 g/100 g) and high-sugar (29.5 g/100 g) profile, while providing modest protein (5.3 g) and low salt (0.08 g). They earn an Eco-Score of A thanks to the Green Dot and Rainforest Alliance certifications, but the presence of four food additives (E322, E412, E471, E476) and the ultra-processed nature underline nutritional drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal350 kcal

Fat21.7 g

Saturated Fat13.5 g

Carbohydrates31.6 g

Sugars29.5 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains about 38% more sugar, nearly double the fat and saturated fat, yet its salt level is far below the average for frozen desserts.

Ingredients

Lait écrémé, sucre, beurre de cacao, lait en poudre entier, concentré de lactosérum doux liquide(lait), graisse de coco, amandes hachées, pâte de cacao, sirop de glucose, sirop de glucose-fructose, beure concentré (ait), émulsifiants: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras', lécithines (tournesol, polyricinoléate de polyglycérol, stabilisants: farine de graines caroube, gomme guar, concentré de carotte à propriété colorante, arôme naturel de vanille Bourbon, 0,03% gousses de vanille épuisées moulues, arome

84%

35%

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