Why is Magnum CAW classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from a blend of rehydrated skimmed milk, sugars, cocoa butter, coconut oil, various milk powders and flavorings, which undergo multiple industrial steps such as emulsification, stabilisation and coating, matching the definition of ultra‑processed foods. The product lists six additives: emulsifier E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), lecithin E322, guar gum E412, tara gum E417, carrageenan E407 and the colourant carotenoid E160.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 21 g of sugars per 100 g, a typical 100 g serving delivers about 21 g of rapidly absorbable carbs, which can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose; diabetics should count it as part of their total carbohydrate allowance and limit portion size.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

The bar contains dairy (skimmed milk, milk powders, butterfat) and emulsifiers derived from animal sources, so it is not vegan; its high carbohydrate (21 g sugars, 23 g carbs) makes it unsuitable for a keto regimen; it is labelled gluten‑free, but no halal certification is provided, so halal suitability cannot be confirmed.

Magnum • 572 g

Magnum CAW 8x 100ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Magnum CAW is a 572 g pack of vanilla ice‑cream bars coated with milk chocolate and almond pieces, produced by Magnum and sold at Auchan. It belongs to the milk and dairy products (ice‑cream) group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 14 g fat, 10 g saturated fat, 21 g sugars and 0.13 g salt per 100 g. While it provides a moderate amount of protein (3.2 g) and a low salt level, its high saturated fat and added sugars, together with six food additives (E471, E322, E412, E417, E407, E160), make it a treat best consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal236 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream bar, this Magnum contains more fat (14 g vs 11.6 g) and saturated fat (10 g vs 7.4 g), similar sugars (21 g vs 21.3 g), but far less salt (0.13 g vs 1.16 g) and slightly higher energy (236 kcal vs 230 kcal).

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, sucre, eau, beurre de cacao¹, huile de coco, LAIT en poudre écrémé, sirop de glucose, BEURRE concentré, sirop de glucose-fructose, LAIT en poudre entier, LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, émulsifiants (E471 (d'origine végétale), lécithines), stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, gomme Tara, carraghénanes), gousses de vanille épuisées broyées, arôme naturel de vanille¹ (dont LAIT), arôme naturel de vanille, colorant (caroténoïdes). Peut contenir: amandes, pistaches. Sans gluten. ¹Certifié Rainforest Alliance.

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