Why is Mars Frozen Caramel with Salted Butter classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The bar undergoes multiple industrial steps such as high‑temperature cooking, homogenisation and rapid freezing, which place it in the NOVA 4 group. Its formulation lists several additives: soy lecithin and E471 as emulsifiers, stabilisers E407, E410 and E412, and a natural colourant E150a (caramel).

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this ice‑cream bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 25 g of sugar per 100 ml can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 8.5 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, which may worsen hypertension and cardiovascular risk when consumed regularly.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains skimmed milk, cream and whey; it is not keto due to its high carbohydrate (25 g sugars, 32 g carbs per 100 ml) content; it is not gluten‑free because barley malt extract is present; halal suitability depends on the source of emulsifier E471, which may be derived from animal fat, so certainty requires confirmation from the manufacturer.

Mars • 270 ml

Mars glacé caramel au beurre salé x6

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mars Frozen Caramel with Salted Butter is a 270 ml ice‑cream bar sold in packs of six, featuring skimmed milk, cream, sugar and caramelized butter among its ingredients. Nutritionally, it delivers 25 g of sugars and 8.5 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with moderate protein (3.1 g) and moderate salt (0.36 g). While the dairy base provides a smooth texture and some protein, the high added sugars, saturated fat, and the presence of several emulsifiers, stabilizers and colourants suggest it should be enjoyed only occasionally.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal267 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat9 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen snack averages, this bar contains more sugar (25 g vs 21.35 g), more total fat (14 g vs 11.56 g) and higher saturated fat (8.5 g vs 7.43 g), but less salt (0.36 g vs 1.16 g).

Ingredients

Lait écrémé (17%), sucre, sirop de glucose, crème légère (lait) / crème (lait) (14%), eau, lait écrémé concentré sucré, beurre de cacao, matière grasse de noix de coco, pâte de cacao, matière grasse du lait (2.8%), lait écrémé en poudre, matière grasse de palme, extrait de malt d'orge, lactose, perméat de lactosérum (lait), cacao maigre, émulsifiants (lécithine de soja, E471), sel (0.3%), stabilisants (E407, E410, E412), colorant naturel (caramel ordinaire), extrait de vanille.

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