Why is Creme glace Vanille de Madagascar classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the recipe includes refined sweeteners, stabilisers, emulsifiers and a colourant beyond basic dairy and sugar; the listed additives are guar gum (E412), tara gum (E417), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and a carotenoid colourant (E160).

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

The ice cream provides about 17 g of sugar per 100 g, a level classified as high and capable of raising blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its salt content is only 0.11 g per 100 g, well below average and not a concern for blood pressure, though the high sugar outweighs the low salt benefit.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes; the formulation lists skimmed milk, lactose and milk proteins, so it contains both lactose and dairy proteins that can trigger symptoms in individuals who are lactose intolerant or allergic to milk.

Carte D'Or, Les Essentiels, Unilever • 367 g

Crème glacée Vanille de Madagascar

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Creme glace Vanille de Madagascar is a vanilla ice cream made from skimmed milk, cream and natural vanilla, placing it in the Milk and dairy products (ice-cream) group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), containing added sugars (about 17 g per 100 g), 5.7 g saturated fat, several stabilisers (guar gum, tara gum), an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, E471) and a carotenoid colourant (E160). While it provides calcium from dairy and bears a Rainforest Alliance label for its vanilla sourcing, the product is high in sugar, includes milk allergens and multiple additives, making it less suitable for low-sugar or allergen-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal185 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice-cream profile, this product delivers about 17 g of sugar, 5.7 g of saturated fat and 0.11 g of salt per 100 g, which are respectively lower than the typical averages of 21.36 g sugar, 7.42 g saturated fat and 1.16 g salt for the category.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, CRÈME (20%), sucre, sirop de glucose, fructose, LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, gomme Tara), émulsifiant (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras (d'origine végétale)), arôme naturel de vanille1, gousses de vanille épuisées broyées, colorant (caroténoïdes), extrait de vanille1. 1Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.