Why is Chocolat Noir with dark chocolate pieces classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined sugar, rehydrated skimmed‑milk powder, vegetable‑origin emulsifiers and several stabilizers, all of which are characteristic of industrial formulations; it lists the additives E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E322 (lecithins), E412 (guar gum) and E417 (tara gum), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With about 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the ice cream can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose and is therefore unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while its very low salt level (0.14 g per 100 g) does not add to hypertension risk but the high sugar remains the primary concern.

Is the milk in this ice cream a problem for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes; the formulation contains rehydrated skimmed‑milk powder, lactose and milk proteins, so it is unsuitable for anyone who is lactose‑intolerant or allergic to dairy.

Carte D'or, Les Essentiels • 374 g

Chocolat Noir avec des morceaux de chocolat noir

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Chocolat Noir with dark chocolate pieces is a 374 g frozen dessert belonging to the milk‑and‑dairy product family and classified as ice cream. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, with a high sugar level (≈22 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (≈6.9 g per 100 g) alongside moderate total fat and low salt. Nevertheless, it delivers a good amount of dairy protein, includes Rainforest Alliance‑certified cocoa, and earns an Eco‑Score of A, reflecting a relatively favorable environmental profile despite its processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal218 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat6.9 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this ice cream contains slightly more sugar (22 g vs 21.4 g per 100 g) and far less salt (0.14 g vs 1.16 g per 100 g), while its saturated fat (6.9 g) is marginally lower than the typical 7.4 g.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, CRÈME (12%), sucre, eau, sirop de glucose, cacao maigre en poudre1 (7,5%), sirop de glucose-fructose, BEURRE concentré, pâte de cacao1 (2%), LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, émulsifiants (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras (d'origine végétale), lécithines), beurre de cacao1 (0,2%), stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar, gomme Tara), sel, arôme naturel de vanille, arôme naturel. 1Certifié Rainforest Alliance

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