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

The product combines rehydrated skim milk, cream, sugar syrups, cocoa butter and multiple food‑industry additives such as the emulsifier E471 and the stabilisers E412, E410 and E407, plus carotenoid colourants; these highly refined ingredients and multiple processing steps place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in Magnum Classic affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 27 g of sugar per 100 g, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while the 12 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for those on a hypertension‑friendly diet; the low salt level does not add extra risk for blood‑pressure control.

Based on its ingredients, is Magnum Classic suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains dairy (skim milk, cream) and is not keto due to its high sugar and carbohydrate content; halal status cannot be confirmed as some additives lack explicit certification, but the product contains no wheat ingredients and therefore is likely gluten‑free, though trace nuts may be present.

Algida, Süßspeise • 297g

Magnum Classic

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Magnum Classic is a milk-based ice cream belonging to the “Milk and dairy products” and “Ice cream” pnns groups, sold in 297 g tubs and marketed in Germany and Italy. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with several emulsifiers, stabilisers and colourants (E471, E412, E410, E407, carotenoids). Nutritionally it provides 304 kcal, 18 g fat (12 g saturated), 27 g sugars and 3.4 g protein per 100 g, offering dairy-derived protein but also high sugar and saturated fat levels, and it may contain trace nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal304 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars27 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice-cream profile (21.35 g sugars, 11.56 g fat, 7.43 g saturated fat per 100 g), Magnum Classic contains markedly more sugar (27 g), fat (18 g) and saturated fat (12 g) while its salt (0.11 g) is well below the typical 1.16 g.

Ingredients

Lait écrémé réhydraté, crème 20%, sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, lait en poudre entier, lait en poudre écrémé ou concentré, beurre concentré, sirop de glucose, émulsifiant e471, stabilisants (e412-e410-e407), gousses de vanille épuisées broyées, arômes naturels de vanille, colorants (caroténoïdes),

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