Why is Magnum Ice Cream Lolly classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines many industrially derived ingredients such as refined sugar, rehydrated skimmed milk, cocoa butter, coconut oil and multiple functional compounds. It lists six food additives: E471 (plant‑based mono‑ and diglycerides), E322 (lecithins), E412 (guar gum), E417 (Tara gum), E407 (carrageenans) and E160 (carotenoid colour).

How do the sugar and saturated‑fat levels in this ice cream affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 20 g of sugar per 100 g, the ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. The saturated‑fat content of 9.5 g contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, which may worsen cardiovascular risk for hypertensive individuals, although the product’s salt (0.09 g) is low and does not add to sodium‑related pressure concerns.

Is the cocoa in this product certified sustainable and what does the Rainforest Alliance label guarantee?

Yes, the cocoa used in the chocolate coating bears the Rainforest Alliance certification. This label indicates that the cocoa was grown according to standards that protect forests, promote biodiversity, and ensure better working conditions for farmers, although it does not guarantee organic status or specific fair‑trade premiums.

Magnum • 81 g

Magnum Ice Cream Lolly 110 ML

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Magnum Ice Cream Lolly 110 ml is a vanilla ice cream coated with milk chocolate, belonging to the Milk and dairy products and Ice cream groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting the presence of added sugars (20 g per 100 g), saturated fat (9.5 g), several emulsifiers and stabilisers, and milk allergens. While it is certified gluten‑free and uses Rainforest Alliance cocoa, it is high in sugar and saturated fat, provides modest protein (2.4 g) and fiber (1.2 g), and contains six additives (E471, E322, E412, E417, E407, E160).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal307 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat9.5 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this Magnum Lolly contains slightly less sugar (20 g vs 21.35 g) but more fat (13 g vs 11.6 g), markedly higher saturated fat (9.5 g vs 7.4 g) and calories (≈307 kcal vs 230 kcal), while its salt is well below the typical 1.16 g.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, sucre, eau, beurre de cacao¹, pâte de cacao¹, huile de coco, sirop de glucose, sirop de glucose-fructose, LAIT entier en poudre, 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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