Why is Helado de Vainilla de Madagascar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ice cream is considered ultra‑processed because it includes several industrial ingredients such as mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), guar gum (E410), garrofín gum (E410), tara gum (E417), carotenes for colour (E160a), and a natural vanilla flavouring; these additives are used to improve texture, stability and flavour beyond what could be achieved with simple home‑made ingredients.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this ice cream affect a diabetic or cardiovascular diet?

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while 6.7 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk; therefore, it should be consumed only occasionally and in controlled portions by people with these conditions.

Is the presence of milk a concern for lactose‑intolerant or dairy‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the ice cream contains reconstituted skimmed milk and whey powder, both dairy ingredients that can trigger reactions in individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, and the label also warns of possible cross‑contamination with other allergens such as gluten, nuts, peanuts, soy and wheat.

Carte d'Or • 622 g

Helado de Vainilla de Madagascar

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Helado de Vainilla de Madagascar is a vanilla ice cream made from reconstituted skimmed milk, whey powder and coconut fat, classified in the Milk and dairy products and Ice cream groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, with high sugar (22 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (6.7 g per 100 g) but low salt (0.11 g per 100 g) and modest protein (2.1 g per 100 g). The product bears a 100‑natural label, contains milk and may have traces of gluten, nuts, peanuts, soy and wheat, making it unsuitable for vegans and for people with those allergen sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal195 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat6.7 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ice‑cream, this Madagascar vanilla ice cream contains slightly more sugar but considerably less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

LECHE desnatada rehidratada, agua, jarabe de glucosa-fructosa, azúcar, jarabe de glucosa, grasa de coco, suero de LECHE en polvo, vainas de vainilla, emulgente (mono y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos), estabilizantes (goma guar, goma garrofín, goma tara), aroma natural de vainilla, colorante (carotenos), Puede contener cebada, avellana, cacahuetes, soja, nueces y trigo.

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