Why is Carte D'Or vanilla ice cream classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is produced in an industrial facility with multiple refined ingredients, added sugars, sweeteners, emulsifiers and stabilisers; the label lists the additives E412 (guar gum), E417 (tara gum) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) which qualify it as a NOVA 4 product.

How does the sugar content of this vanilla ice cream affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 11 g of sugar per 100 g, the ice cream provides a moderate glycemic load that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit portion sizes; its salt level is low (0.07 g per 100 g), so it is not a concern for hypertension.

Is the milk in this product a problem for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

The ice cream contains skimmed milk, cream, lactose and milk proteins, so it is not suitable for anyone with a milk allergy, and it can cause symptoms for those who are lactose intolerant due to the presence of lactose.

Carte D'or • 472 g

Carte D'Or Glace Crème Glacée Crème de Vanille de Madagascar 900ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Carte D'Or vanilla ice cream is made from skimmed milk, cream, butterfat and sweeteners, belonging to the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), contains added sugars (11 g per 100 g), moderate fat and saturated fat (3 g per 100 g), includes additives E412, E417 and E471, and may contain trace nuts. Positive points include high‑quality French skimmed milk, Madagascar vanilla flavor, Rainforest Alliance and PEFC certifications, and a relatively low overall energy (≈ 103 kcal per 100 g) compared with typical ice cream.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal104 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream, this vanilla ice cream contains about half the sugar (11 g vs 21.4 g per 100 g) and lower saturated fat (3 g vs 7.4 g), while delivering roughly half the energy (≈ 103 kcal vs 230 kcal).

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, CRÈME (13%), sucre, sirop de glucose, sirop de glucose-fructose, LAIT écrémé concentré, BEURRE concentré, fructose, LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, gomme Tara), émulsifiant (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras (d'origine végétale)), extrait de vanille1, arôme naturel de vanille1, gousses de vanille épuisées broyées. Peut contenir : noisettes, pistaches. 1Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

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