Why is Mini Double Caramel Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA group 4 because the formulation relies on multiple industrial ingredients, including sweeteners, emulsifiers (E471, E442, E476) and stabilisers (E410, E407, E412) as well as colourants (E150b, E160a); such components are typical of highly processed foods.

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

The 32 g of sugar per 100 ml can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, and the 17 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, which can aggravate hypertension and cardiovascular risk; moderation or avoidance is advised for those conditions.

Is the presence of milk allergens a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes, the product lists skimmed milk, whole‑milk powder, butterfat and other milk derivatives as ingredients, and these are flagged as milk allergens, so individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid it.

Magnum • 360 ml / 300 g

Mini Double Caramel Chocolate

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The product is a mini ice‑cream bar with double caramel chocolate coating, sold by Magnum and available in Portugal and Germany. It belongs to the milk‑and‑dairy ice‑cream family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and a formulation that includes added sugars and several additives such as emulsifiers (E471, E442, E476) and stabilisers (E410, E407, E412). While it provides a creamy texture and high fat that many enjoy, its nutritional profile is high in calories (≈365 kcal per 100 ml), saturated fat (17 g) and added sugars (≈32 g), and it contains milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal365 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates33 g

Sugars32 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen‑dessert, this ice cream contains roughly 50 % more sugar (32 g vs 21.35 g), twice the fat (23 g vs 11.56 g) and more than double the saturated fat (17 g vs 7.43 g), while its salt level is lower than the typical 1.16 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Schokoladeneis: Entrahmte _Milch_, Zucker, Kokosfett, Kakaomasse, Glukosesirup, Kakaobutter, fettarmer Kakao, _Vollmilchpulver_, _Butterreinfett_, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, _Magermilchpulver_ oder - konzentrat, Stabilisatoren (E410, E407), Emulgatoren (E471, E442, E476), _Magermilchpulver_, modifizierte Stärke, Aromen. Vanilleeis: Entrahmte _Milch_, Zucker, Kokosfett, Kakaomasse, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, Kakaobutter, _Vollmilchpulver_, _Butterreinfett_, Glukosesirup, fettarmer Kakao, _Molkenerzeugnis_, Stabilisatoren (E407, E410, E412), Emulgatoren (E471, E442, E476), modifizierte Stärke, Farbstoffe (E150b, E160a), _Magermilchpulver_, vermahlene Vanilleschoten, Speisesalz, Aromen.

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