Why is Ben & Jerry's Glace en Pot Sundae Marshmallow & S'more classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it contains many industrial ingredients beyond the basic dairy base, such as added sugars, glucose syrup, maltose, multiple stabilisers (guar gum, carob seed flour, pectin, carrageenans), emulsifiers (lecithins), acid regulators (calcium carbonate, malic acid), carbon dioxide for aeration and a raising agent (sodium bicarbonate). These correspond to the listed additive codes E14xx, E170, E170i, E290, E296, E322, E407, E412, E440, E500 and E500ii.

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

With 19 g of sugar per 100 g, the ice cream can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, which is problematic for people managing diabetes. The saturated‑fat level of 5.9 g per 100 g contributes to higher LDL cholesterol, a concern for hypertension and cardiovascular risk, so consumption should be limited in these populations.

Based on the ingredient list, is this ice cream suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains dairy cream and milk, as well as egg yolk and egg white, so it is not vegan. Its carbohydrate content (24 g sugars and starch per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto regimen. It is certified halal, but it includes wheat flour and therefore is not gluten‑free.

Ben & Jerry's • 316 g

Ben & Jerry's Glace en Pot Sundae Marshmallow & S'more 427ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Ben & Jerry's Glace en Pot Sundae Marshmallow & S'more is a luxury ice cream belonging to the Milk and dairy products pnns group, marketed in a 427 ml cardboard cup. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with several added sugars, emulsifiers and stabilisers. While the ice cream offers a creamy texture and fair‑trade certified ingredients, it is high in sugar and saturated fat, contains allergens such as milk, eggs, gluten and soy, and is not suitable for vegan or gluten‑free consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal254 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat5.9 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream (per 100 g), this Ben & Jerry’s Sundae has 19 g sugar, slightly below the sector average of 21.35 g, and also lower fat (8.7 g vs 11.6 g), saturated fat (5.9 g vs 7.4 g), salt (0.19 g vs 1.16 g) and calories (188 kcal vs 230 kcal), while delivering more fiber (2 g vs 1.3 g) but less protein (2.8 g vs 3.4 g).

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, CRÈME (20%), LAIT concentré écrémé, sirop de glucose, farine de BLÉ, cacao en poudre (2%), huile de coco, cacao maigre en poudre (1,5%), fibres soluble de maïs, jaune d'ŒUF, huiles végétales (soja, tournesol), amidon modifié, blanc d'ŒUF, stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube, pectine, carraghénanes), maltose, émulsifiants (lécithines (contient SOJA)), sel, arômes naturels, correcteurs d'acidité (carbonate de calcium, acide malique), extrait de vanille, jus de citron concentré, dioxyde de carbone, poudre à lever (carbonate acide de sodium). Peut contenir : amande, noisette.> Cacao, sucre, vanille : équitables, certifiés Fairtrade. 54% du poids total hors eau et produits laitiers. Cacao, sucre, vanille : bilan de masse utilisé pour correspondre au volume acheté aux conditions FairtradeF. ∆ L'approvisionnement de 78% du cacao se fait via Open Chain

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