Why is Caramel la fleur de sel de Camargue classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ice cream is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined sugars, multiple sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilisers and flavourings that are industrially processed; the listed additives are mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), guar gum (E412), tara gum (E417) and sorbitol as a humectant (E420).

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

With 17 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be consumed sparingly by diabetics, while its 0.6 g of salt (0.24 g sodium) contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension if eaten in large quantities.

Is the milk and lactose in this ice cream a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes; the formulation contains skimmed milk, concentrated milk and added lactose, providing approximately 2.9 g of lactose per 100 g, which can trigger symptoms in individuals who are lactose‑intolerant.

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Caramel la fleur de sel de Camargue avec des morceaux de caramel

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Caramel la fleur de sel de Camargue with caramel pieces is a milk‑based ice cream belonging to the Milk and dairy products family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4), with relatively high saturated fat (5.7 g) and sugar (17 g per 100 g) despite modest overall fat, salt and energy levels compared with typical ice creams. The product contains milk allergens, traces of nuts, and several additives (E471, E412, E417, E420), but it achieves an excellent Eco‑Score of A for its environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal203 kcal

Fat8.3 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ice‑cream, this caramel‑salty ice cream contains less fat (8.3 g vs 11.6 g), less saturated fat (5.7 g vs 7.4 g), and about half the salt (0.6 g vs 1.2 g), while its sugar level (17 g) is modestly below the category average of 21.4 g.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, CRÈME (12%), sirop de glucose, sirop de sucre caramélisé (8%), fructose, LAIT concentré écrémé sucré, LAIT écrémé concentré, BEURRE concentré, sucre, LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, fleur de sel (0,4%), émulsifiant (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras (d'origine végétale)), stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, gomme Tara), arômes naturels, humectant (sorbitols). Peut contenir : noisettes, pistaches.

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