Why is Triple chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ice cream includes refined sugars, cocoa butter, multiple emulsifiers and stabilisers, and a cashew‑based drink that is industrially formulated, which places it in the NOVA 4 category. Its label lists soy lecithin (E322), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and sodium alginate (E401) as the main additives.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 28 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the product unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 16 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and increase blood pressure, so it should be consumed sparingly by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the presence of cashew nuts and soy lecithin a concern for people with nut or soy allergies?

Yes, the product contains cashew nuts (a tree nut) and soy lecithin, both of which are common allergens; individuals with nut or soy allergies should avoid this ice cream.

Hacendado • 200 gr

Triple chocolate

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Triple chocolate is a vegan ice cream produced by Hacendado and sold in a 200 g carton at Mercadona. It delivers 23 g of fat, 16 g of saturated fat and 28 g of sugars per 100 g, which is well above the typical ice‑cream averages, provides 3.2 g of protein and 3.3 g of fiber, carries a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification and has no assigned Nutri‑Score. The product is marked vegan and vegetarian but contains tree nuts and soy, and includes additives such as soy lecithin (E322), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and sodium alginate (E401), so people with those allergens or who avoid processed foods should take note.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal354 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream, this Triple chocolate ice cream contains about twice as much fat, more than double the saturated fat, and roughly 30% more sugars per 100 g.

Ingredients

Bebida de anacardos, Agua, Pasta de anacardos, Chocolate, Pasta de cacao, Azúcar, Mantequilla de cacao, Emulsionante: Lecitina de soja, Aroma natural de vainilla, Aceite de coco, Azúcar, Jarabe de glucosa, Anacardos tostados y picados, Maltodextrosa, Agua, Chocolate negro en polvo, Chocolate magro, Destrozado, Estabilizadores: Mono y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos, Alginato de sodio, Harina de semillas de algarroba, Goma guardar, Proteína de guisante, Aromatizantes, Sal

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