Why is Magnum Almond Ice Cream Bar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from many refined ingredients such as reconstituted skimmed milk, sugar, cocoa butter, coconut oil and almond pieces, and it includes additives like the emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), lecithins (E322), stabilizers guar gum (E412), tara gum (E417), carrageenan (E407) and a carotenoid colour (E160).

How does the sugar and salt content in this ice cream bar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 21 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and is not recommended for uncontrolled diabetics unless portion-controlled, while its low salt level of 0.1 g per 100 g has minimal impact on blood pressure for most people.

Is the almond ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, almonds are listed as an ingredient and the label also warns of possible cross-contamination with other tree nuts, so anyone allergic to nuts should avoid this ice cream.

Magnum • 450 g

Magnum Glace Bâtonnet Amande 6x100ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Magnum Almond Ice Cream Bar is a six-pack of 100 ml frozen vanilla ice cream sticks coated in milk chocolate and almond pieces, sold in a cardboard box with plastic wrappers. The product belongs to the milk and dairy family, specifically ice cream, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating ultra-processed status. It is gluten-free and Rainforest Alliance certified, but it contains high sugar (21 g per 100 g), high saturated fat (9.4 g per 100 g), several additives such as E471, E322, E412, E417, E407 and E160, and allergens milk and almonds, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal339 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Cholesterol0 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content (21 g per 100 g) is slightly below the average sugar level for ice-cream bars (21.35 g), while its saturated fat (9.4 g) exceeds the category average of 7.43 g and its salt (0.1 g) is well under the 1.16 g average.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, sucre, eau, beurre de cacao¹, huile de coco, LAIT en poudre écrémé, AMANDES, sirop de glucose, BEURRE concentré, sirop de glucose-fructose, pâte de cacao¹, LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, émulsifiants (E471 (d'origine végétale), lécithines), stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, gomme Tara, carraghénanes), gousses de vanille épuisées broyées, arôme naturel de vanille¹ (dont LAIT), arôme naturel de vanille, colorant (caroténoïdes). Peut contenir : autres fruits à coque. Sans gluten. ¹Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

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