Why is Magnum Glace Bâtonnet Caramel Salé & Amandes Caramélisées classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from multiple refined ingredients such as rehydrated skim milk, sugar syrups, cocoa paste, coconut oil, and a chocolate coating, and includes five listed food additives – emulsifier E471, lecithins (E322), stabilizers carrageenan (E407), guar gum (E412) and Tara gum (E417) – which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this ice‑cream bar affect a diabetic or heart‑disease diet?

With 21 g of sugar and 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, so people managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk should limit consumption and consider lower‑sugar, lower‑fat alternatives.

Is the almond ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies, and does the product contain any other potential allergens?

Yes, the bar contains 2.5 % almonds, which trigger nut‑allergy reactions, and it also contains milk, lactose, and may have traces of other nuts such as pistachio and hazelnut, though it is certified gluten‑free.

Magnum, Unilever • 222 g

Magnum Glace Bâtonnet Caramel Salé & Amandes Caramélisées 3x90ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Magnum Glace Bâtonnet Caramel Salé & Amandes Caramélisées is a frozen ice‑cream bar belonging to the milk‑and‑dairy ice‑cream family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E, falls into NOVA group 4, and per 100 g delivers 266 kcal, 16 g fat (11 g saturated), 21 g sugars, 0.33 g salt, 3 g protein, no fiber, and lists milk and almonds among its allergens. The treat offers a creamy salted‑caramel flavor with Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa, but its high saturated‑fat and added‑sugar content make it an indulgence best enjoyed occasionally.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal266 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream bar, this Magnum contains more fat (16 g vs 11.6 g) and saturated fat (11 g vs 7.4 g), slightly less sugar (21 g vs 21.3 g) and lower salt (0.33 g vs 1.16 g), resulting in a higher energy value (266 kcal vs 230 kcal).

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, sucre, eau, beurre de cacao¹, sirop de glucose, pâte de cacao¹, huile de coco, sirop de sucre caramélisé (4,5%), sirop de fructose, LAIT en poudre entier, AMANDES (2,5%), LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, BEURRE concentré, sirop de glucose-fructose, émulsifiants (E471 (d'origine végétale), lécithines), stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme Tara, gomme guar, carraghénanes), sel (0,25%), arômes, sucre caramélisé, arôme naturel de vanille. Peut contenir : noix, pistache, noisette. Sans gluten.¹Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

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