Why is MAGNUM Glace Bâtonnet Amande Vegan classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

A product receives a NOVA 4 label when it is made mostly from industrial ingredients, contains added sugars, fats and emulsifiers, and undergoes extensive processing; this ice‑cream bar includes added sugar, cocoa butter, almond pieces, coconut oil and several industrial additives such as lecithin (E322/E322i) and guar gum (E412), which qualify it as ultra‑processed.

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

The 20 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, which is a concern for people managing diabetes, while the 9.9 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol levels, relevant for hypertension and heart‑health considerations; the very low salt (0.08 g) is a positive factor, but overall the product should be consumed only occasionally by those with these conditions.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free, and allergen‑sensitive diets?

The ice‑cream bar is certified vegan and gluten‑free, but it contains almonds (a tree nut) and may have traces of milk, soy and other nuts, so it is not safe for consumers with nut, milk or soy allergies, while it remains appropriate for vegan and gluten‑free diets.

Magnum,Unilever • 216 g

MAGNUM Glace Bâtonnet Amande Vegan 3x90ml

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

MAGNUM Glace Bâtonnet Amande Vegan is a plant‑based ice‑cream bar that falls under the Ice cream group in the PNNS classification. It is vegan, gluten‑free, uses Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa and includes almonds for a modest source of protein and fibre, while containing very low salt. However, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of D, is high in sugars (20 g) and saturated fat (9.9 g) per 100 g, and includes additives such as lecithin (E322) and guar gum (E412) with possible traces of milk, soy and other nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal264 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat9.9 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars20 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ice‑cream bar, this product contains less sugar and salt but more fat, saturated fat and calories, while offering slightly higher fiber but lower protein.

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, beurre de cacao¹, pâte de cacao¹, sirop de glucose, AMANDES, huile de coco, fructose, sirop de glucose-fructose, protéines de pois, émulsifiant (lécithine), gousses de vanille épuisées broyées, stabilisants (farine de graines de caroube, gomme guar), sel, jus de carotte concentré, arômes naturels de vanille, arôme naturel, jus de citron concentré, jus de pomme concentré. Peut contenir : lait, soja, autres fruits à coque. Sans gluten. ¹Certifié Rainforest Alliance. Le chocolat de couverture contient des matières grasses végétales en plus du beurre de cacao.

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