Why is Mousse à la crème de Marrons classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The mousse is considered ultra‑processed because it combines a base of chestnut puree and dairy with several industrial ingredients such as added sugar, gelatin, the emulsifier E472b, and the thickener carrageenan (E407), all of which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

How do the high sugar and moderate fat levels in this mousse affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 27.8 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while the 6.8 g of fat adds extra calories; however, its low salt (0.15 g) means it does not significantly worsen hypertension, though overall caloric density should still be monitored.

Is the presence of nut allergens a concern for consumers with tree‑nut allergies, and how is the allergen declared?

Yes, the product lists nuts as an allergen, indicating a risk of cross‑contamination or trace nut content; anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid it, and the allergen is clearly indicated on the label.

Ursi • 4 x 73 g

Mousse à la crème de Marrons

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mousse à la crème de Marrons is a chestnut‑flavored dairy dessert sold in four 73 g plastic pots by Ursi at ALDI in France. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group, offering a sweet taste from 27.8 g of sugars per 100 g and moderate fat (6.8 g) but providing low protein (2.6 g) and no dietary fiber, while containing chestnut puree, skimmed milk, cream, gelatin, an emulsifier (E472b) and carrageenan as thickener. The product lists milk and nuts as allergens, includes gelatin (making it unsuitable for vegans), and should be avoided by consumers with nut or dairy sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal191 kcal

Fat6.8 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates29.1 g

Sugars27.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert, this chestnut mousse contains roughly 2.5 times more sugar, 40 % more fat, almost half the protein, and lower salt, resulting in a higher energy value of 191 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

crème de marrons 44% (sucre, purée de marrons 19%), _lait_ écrémé, _crème_, eau, gélatine, émulsifiant : E472b, protéines de _lait_, arôme, épaississant : carraghénanes.

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Páturages

292 g

Mousse a la creme de marrons 4x73g

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La Fermière

200 g (2 * 100 g)