Why is Carte D'Or Glace Vanille Noix de Pécan Caramel Pointe de Sel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes multiple refined ingredients such as added sugars, glucose syrup, coconut oil, and a range of food‑grade additives. Its additive list features emulsifier E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), colourants E150a (caramel) and E160 (carotenoids), acidity regulator E332 (potassium citrate), and stabilisers E412 (guar gum) and E417 (tara gum). These components are typical of ultra‑processed desserts.

How does the sugar and salt content in this ice cream affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 14 g of sugar and 0.1 g of salt per 100 g, the ice cream provides a moderate glycaemic load that can raise blood glucose levels, so diabetics should monitor portion size. The low salt level is unlikely to impact blood pressure, but the overall calorie and sugar content should still be considered in a balanced diet for hypertensive individuals.

Is the pecan nut content in this product a concern for people with tree‑nut allergies?

Yes, the ice cream contains 3.5 % toasted pecan pieces, and pecans are a tree nut. Anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this product, as it is also listed under the allergens section for nuts and may have cross‑contamination with other nuts such as almonds and walnuts.

Carte D'or • 470 g

Carte D'Or Glace Vanille Noix de Pécan Caramel Pointe de Sel 825ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Carte D'Or Glace Vanille Noix de Pécan Caramel Pointe de Sel is a vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce and candied pecan pieces, packaged in an 825 ml tub. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products and Ice cream families, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA group 4, meaning it is an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, emulsifiers and stabilisers. While it offers a lower sugar, fat and calorie content than many ice creams, it contains milk and tree‑nut allergens and several food additives, and its sustainability claims include Rainforest Alliance certification and a recyclable lid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal130 kcal

Fat5.6 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice cream, this vanilla‑pecan ice cream contains roughly half the sugar, fat and calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, eau, sucre, sirop de glucose, huile de coco, NOIX DE PÉCAN (3,5%), fructose, BEURRE, sirop de glucose-fructose, LAIT demi-écrémé, LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, émulsifiants (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras), colorants (caramel ordinaire, caroténoïdes), stabilisants (gomme guar, gomme Tara, farine de graines de caroube), amidon modifié, sel, arôme, correcteur d'acidité (citrates de potassium), arôme naturel de vanille1. Peut contenir : BLÉ, ORGE, ŒUFS, SOJA, AMANDES, NOISETTES, NOIX, PISTACHES. 1Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

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