Why is Chocolate Fudge Brownie Non-Dairy Ice Cream classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because it contains multiple refined ingredients and additives such as emulsifier lecithin (E322), stabiliser guar gum (E412), sodium carbonate (E500), plus flavorings and sweeteners, which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 21 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while the very low salt (0.09 g) is not a concern for hypertension, though the overall high calorie and saturated‑fat content may affect heart‑health concerns.

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

Because it is made with water, plant oils, almond paste and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, it meets vegan criteria, but it is not keto‑friendly due to its high sugar, nor halal‑certified, and it is not gluten‑free because it contains wheat flour.

Ben & Jerry's • 395 g

Chocolate Fudge Brownie Non-Dairy Ice Cream

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Chocolate Fudge Brownie Non-Dairy Ice Cream is a plant‑based ice cream made by Ben & Jerry’s, containing almond paste, cocoa, and brownie pieces. It provides 217 kcal per 100 g, with 11 g fat (6.6 g saturated), 21 g sugars, 0.09 g salt, 2.9 g protein and is classified as NOVA group 4, earning a Nutri‑Score of D. The product is vegan, kosher and Fairtrade certified but contains gluten, soy and almond, so it is not suitable for those with those allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal217 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average plant‑based ice creams, its sugar (21 g), fat (11 g) and saturated fat (6.6 g) are slightly below the category averages, and its salt (0.09 g) is markedly lower.

Ingredients

eau, sucre, graisses et huiles végétales (coco, soja), cacao en poudre (4%), farine de BLÉ, purée d'AMANDE (3%), sirop de glucose, protéine de pois, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiants (lécithines (dont SOJA)), arômes, amidon de maïs, stabilisants (gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube), extrait de vanille, sel, poudre à lever (carbonates de sodium), malt d'ORGE. Ingrédients conformes aux standards du commerce équitable Fairtrade : sucre, cacao, vanille (23% du poids total)

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