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

It is deemed ultra-processed because it combines refined sugars, multiple syrups, rehydrated skimmed milk, cocoa paste, various vegetable oils and a suite of food‑grade additives such as emulsifiers (E471, E476, E442), acidity regulators (E330, E331), stabilisers (pectin, guar gum, Tara gum, carrageenan) and the colourant anthocyanins, all typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this ice cream affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 29 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.15 g of salt is low but the 9.6 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which can be problematic for cardiovascular health and hypertension management.

Is the milk ingredient in this product a problem for lactose‑intolerant or dairy‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the ice cream contains rehydrated skimmed milk, whole‑milk powder and butterfat, so it provides lactose and milk proteins; both lactose‑intolerant individuals and those with a milk allergy should avoid it.

Magnum • 284 g / 340 ml

Utopia Double Cherry

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Magnum Utopia Double Cherry is a premium ice cream belonging to the Milk and dairy products group, marketed as a frozen dessert with a double cherry topping. With 14 g of fat, 9.6 g of saturated fat and 29 g of sugars per 100 g, it receives a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product. The product carries a Rainforest Alliance seal and an Eco-Score of A, contains 12.5 % fruit-vegetable-nut content, but also lists milk as an allergen and may have traces of soy and various nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal248 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat8 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen dessert, this ice cream has markedly higher sugar (29 g vs 21.35 g), fat (14 g vs 11.56 g) and saturated fat (9.6 g vs 7.43 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé réhydraté, sucre, sirop de glucose-fructose, pâte de cacao', jus de cerise à base de concentré (4,5%), huile de coco, sirop de glucose, purée de cerise (3%), LAIT en poudre entier, beurre de cacao', purée de cassis (2,5%), BEURRE concentré, fructose, purée de framboise (1,5%), LACTOSE et protéines de LAIT, cerises (1%), CRÈME (1%), émulsifiants (E471, E476, E442), jus de citron vert à base de concentré, amidon modifié, jus de betterave concentré, correcteurs d'acidité (acide citrique, E331), stabilisants (pectine, gomme guar, gomme Tara, farine de graines de caroube, carraghénanes), arômes, concentré de spiruline, concentré de carotte noire, jus de citron concentré, sel, colorant (anthocyanes). Peut contenir: SOJA, AMANDES, NOISETTES, NOIX, NOIX DE CAJOU, NOIX DE PÉCAN, NOIX DU BRÉSIL, PISTACHES, NOIX DE MACADAMIA. 'Le cacao certifié Rainforest Alliance est mélangé avec du cacao non-certifié lors de sa préparation (bilan de masse). ra.org/mb. Le chocolat au lait contient des matières grasses végétales en plus du beurre de cacao.

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