Why is Schokolade classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 includes foods that undergo multiple industrial steps and contain additives; this ice cream includes sweeteners, stabilisers and emulsifiers such as E160a (carotene colour), E330 (citric acid), E407 (carrageen), E412 (guar gum), E417 (tamarind gum), E442 (ammonium phosphatides) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids).

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

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 6.6 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for hypertension and cardiovascular risk; however, its low salt (0.11 g) is less problematic for blood‑pressure management.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The ice cream contains dairy ingredients (skimmed milk, cream, whole‑milk powder, butterfat), so it is not vegan. Its high carbohydrate level (24 g sugars and 27 g total carbs per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen. Possible traces of gluten, soy and nuts are listed, so it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free, and the source of some emulsifiers is not disclosed, which may affect halal compliance.

Cremissimo, Unilever • 825ml

Schokolade

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This product is a dark chocolate‑flavored ice cream cup containing skimmed milk, cream, cocoa, sugar, chocolate sauce and chocolate pieces, and it falls under the milk and dairy products and ice cream families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its high sugar (24 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (6.6 g per 100 g) content, while providing 3.4 g of protein and 1.4 g of fiber per 100 g. Consumers should note the presence of milk allergens and seven additives (E160a, E330, E407, E412, E417, E442, E471) and the relatively low salt (0.11 g per 100 g), but overall it is an energy‑dense, ultra‑processed dessert.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal211 kcal

Fat8.9 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream dessert, this product has slightly higher sugar (24 g vs 21.35 g) but lower total fat (8.9 g vs 11.56 g), saturated fat (6.6 g vs 7.43 g), salt (0.11 g vs 1.16 g) and calories (211 kcal vs 230 kcal).

Ingredients

entrahmte MILCH, Wasser, Glukosesirup, Zucker, RAHM (5,5%), Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, fettarmer Kakao (4,5%), Kokosfett, Kakaomasse (2,5%), MOLKENERZEUGNIS, Kakaobutter (0.6%), Fruktose, Stabilisatoren (Tarakernmehl, Johannisbrotkernmehl, Carrageen, Guarkernmehl), Emulgatoren (Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren, Ammoniumphosphatide), VOLLMILCHPULVER, BUTTERFETT, Erdbeerpüree, Säureregulator (Citronensäure), Rote-Bete-Saftkonzentrat, Aromen, Farbstoff (Carotin). Kann Ei, Nüsse, Soja und Weizen enthalten.

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