Why is BEN & JERRY'S Glace en Pot Sundae Hazel‑nutin' but Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines many industrial ingredients and undergoes extensive processing; it includes several additives such as emulsifiers E322 and E322i (lesin), stabilizer E407 (carrageenan), thickener E412 (guar gum), leavening agents E500/E500ii (bicarbonate of soda), as well as sunflower and soy lecithin, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar content of this ice cream affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the sundae can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for a diabetic diet, while its very low salt (0.17 g) has minimal impact on hypertension, though the overall high calorie and sugar load remain a concern for cardiovascular health.

Is the hazelnut ingredient a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes; the product contains 5.5 % hazelnut, which is a declared allergen, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this ice cream.

Ben & Jerry's • 344 g

BEN & JERRY'S Glace en Pot Sundae Hazel-nutin' but Chocolate 427ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This Ben & Jerry's Hazelnut Chocolate Sundae is a 344 g frozen dessert sold in a cardboard pot, classified as a milk‑based ice cream (pnns_groups: Milk and dairy products – Ice cream). It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars (22 g per 100 g), saturated fat (6.3 g per 100 g) and allergens such as milk, nuts, egg and soy. Positive points include a relatively high protein content (3.5 g per 100 g) and a low salt level (0.17 g per 100 g), and the product is certified Fairtrade, vegetarian and halal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal237 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat6.3 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen desserts, this sundae contains slightly more sugar (22 g vs 21.35 g) and fat (14 g vs 11.56 g), but its saturated fat (6.3 g) and salt (0.17 g) are lower than typical values.

Ingredients

eau, sucre, CRÈME (20%), LAIT concentré écrémé, NOISETTE (5.5%),huiles végétales (tournesol, SOJA), sirop de glucose, cacao en poudre (1.7%), cacao maigre (1.4%), farine de BLÉ, huile de coco, fibre soluble de maïs, pâte de cacao, jaune d'ŒUF de poules élevées en plein air, dextrose, BEURRE concentré, ŒUF, émulsifiants (lécithines de tournesol, lécithines de SOJA), stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, carraghénanes), poudre de blanc d'ŒUF, sel, sel de mer, farine d'ORGE malté, extrait de vanille, arôme naturel, poudre à lever (bicarbonate de sodium).

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