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

It is made from refined ingredients such as rehydrated skimmed milk, multiple sugars, cocoa butter, vegetable oils and a range of food-grade additives. The label lists emulsifier E471, lecithins (E322), stabilisers E412, E417, E407 and a carotenoid colourant (E160), which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

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

With 12 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should limit portion size. The very low salt level (0.06 g per 100 g) is negligible for blood-pressure control.

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

Yes, the ingredient list states that almonds and pistachios may be present, and the packaging carries a precautionary allergen warning, so anyone allergic to tree nuts should avoid it.

Magnum • 423 g

Magnum Glace Bâtonnet Mini Classic, Amande & Chocolat Blanc 10x55ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Magnum Ice Cream Mini Classic Stick, Almond & White Chocolate is a frozen dessert belonging to the Milk and dairy products group and classified as an ice-cream bar. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that contains several additives such as E471, E322, E407, E412, E417 and a carotenoid colourant. While its sugar (12 g), total fat (8.4 g) and salt (0.06 g) per 100 g are below the average values for similar ice-cream bars, it still includes milk, almonds and pistachios as allergens and is not suitable for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal136 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice-cream bar, this product provides 12 g of sugar versus 21.35 g, 8.4 g of fat versus 11.56 g, 5.8 g of saturated fat versus 7.43 g, and only 0.06 g of salt versus 1.16 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, sucre, eau, beurre de cacao¹, pâte de cacao¹, huile de coco, sirop de glucose, LAIT entier en poudre, sirop de glucose-fructose, LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, BEURRE concentré, 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 : amandes, pistaches. Sans gluten.¹Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

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