Why is B&J 100ml CookieDough CL3 classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation goes beyond basic dairy, sugar and flavor, incorporating several industrial ingredients such as the emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), the stabilizers guar gum (E412) and carrageenan (E407), plus added cocoa butter, vanilla extract and other processed components, all of which raise its processing level.

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

The 18 g of sugar per 100 g can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which is challenging for diabetics to manage, while the 7.1 g of saturated fat may increase LDL cholesterol and contribute to cardiovascular risk; although salt is low, the overall calorie density and sugar load require careful portion control for both conditions.

Based on its ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The ice cream is not vegan because it contains milk, butter and egg yolk, not keto due to its high carbohydrate and sugar content, not gluten‑free because wheat flour is present, and halal status cannot be confirmed as it includes egg and may lack appropriate certification; it also lists allergens such as eggs, milk, gluten and soy.

Ben & Jerry's • 72 g

B&J 100ml CookieDough CL3 X12x375EB

Desserts

Product Insights

The product is a Ben & Jerry's vanilla ice cream with cookie dough pieces and cocoa inclusions, sold in a 72 g cardboard pot and classified as a dairy-dessert frozen treat. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed status with added sugars, stabilizers and emulsifiers. While it provides 4 g of protein and 4 g of fiber per 100 g, it is also high in sugar (18 g), saturated fat (7.1 g) and added sugars, making it a nutritionally indulgent choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal275 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat7.1 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this ice cream contains about 74 % more sugar (18 g vs 10.33 g) and more than double the fat (15 g vs 6.81 g) per 100 g, while its salt level (0.11 g) is well below the category average.

Ingredients

CRÈME (27%), eau, sucre, LAIT concentré écrémé, farine de BLÉ, sucre roux, jaune d'ŒUF¹, BEURRE, huile de coco, cacao maigre en poudre, ŒUF¹, huile de soja, pâte de cacao, mélasses, extrait de vanille, stabilisants (gomme guar, carraghénanes), arôme naturel (dont LAIT), beurre de cacao, sel, émulsifiant (lécithines de SOJA), BEURRE concentré, arôme naturel de vanille.¹œufs de poules élevées en plein air. >Sucre, cacao, vanille : issus du commerce équitable Fairtrade dans le respect du bilan de masse (66% du poids total) hors eau et produits laitiers (F).

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