Why is White Chocolate Almond classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ice‑cream is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (E471 mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, E322 lecithins), stabilizers (E412 guar gum, E417 tara gum, E407 carrageenan) and a colorant (E160 carotenoids), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this ice‑cream affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular concerns?

At 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, and its 11 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels, increasing cardiovascular risk for those monitoring heart health.

Are the almonds listed as a possible ingredient a risk for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, the label states that the product may contain almonds (and pistachios), so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid it because trace amounts could trigger an allergic reaction.

Magnum • 257 g

White Chocolate Almond

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

White Chocolate Almond is a milk‑based vanilla ice‑cream bar coated with white chocolate and containing almond pieces, placing it in the milk and dairy products group of ice‑cream. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating ultra‑processing, with high levels of fat (18 g), saturated fat (11 g) and sugars (22 g) per 100 g, while its salt content is low (0.13 g) and it is gluten‑free. The product is Rainforest Alliance certified, contains milk allergens and may contain almonds, making it unsuitable for milk‑ or nut‑allergic consumers, and includes cocoa butter and coconut oil as plant‑based fats.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal282 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream bar, this White Chocolate Almond stick contains notably more fat (18 g vs 11.6 g), more saturated fat (11 g vs 7.4 g) and slightly more sugar (22 g vs 21.3 g), while its salt level is considerably lower.

Ingredients

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

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