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

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (soy lecithin, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabilisers (guar gum, carob seed flour, carrageenans, E407a), a colourant (E153), and other processed components like modified starch, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in Cookies & Cream affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 16.5 g of sugars and 5.5 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, while its 0.07 g of salt is low but the overall calorie density may contribute to weight gain, which are concerns for diabetes and hypertension management.

Is Cookies & Cream suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or nut‑free diets?

No. The formulation includes wheat flour, which contains gluten, dairy ingredients (fresh cream, skimmed milk, milk fat) making it non‑vegan, and hazelnuts, so it is unsuitable for nut‑free, gluten‑free, or vegan diets.

Nestlé, Extreme • 440 mL (4 x 110 mL)

Cookies & Cream

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Cookies & Cream is a frozen vanilla ice‑cream cone topped with chocolate sauce and cookie pieces, sold in 4 × 110 mL cartons. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products / Ice cream PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, with 16.5 g of sugars, 9 g of fat (5.5 g saturated) and 0.07 g of salt per 100 ml. While it supplies calcium from dairy and a modest fiber amount, the product is high in added sugars, contains several food additives and allergens (gluten, milk, nuts, soy), making it an indulgent treat rather than a health‑focused choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Added Sugars18.7 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen ice‑cream desserts, Cookies & Cream contains less sugar (16.5 g vs 21.35 g), less fat (9 g vs 11.56 g), lower saturated fat (5.5 g vs 7.43 g), far less salt (0.07 g vs 1.16 g) and fewer calories (195 kcal vs 230 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, _crème_ fraîche (14%), farine de _blé_, _lait_ écrémé, matière grasse végétale, _lactose_ et protéines de _lait_, sirop de glucose, sucre inverti, cacao maigre, dextrose, amidon de _blé_, cacao, matière grasse de _lait_, _noisettes_, émulsifiants (lécithine de _soja_, mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras (issus d'huiles végétales)), beurre de cacao, sel, stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, carraghénanes, E407a), pâte de cacao, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, arômes naturels, amidon modifié, colorant (E153), poudre à lever(carbonate acide d'ammonium)

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