Why is Mousse au chocolat noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as refined sugars, cocoa powders, emulsified chocolates and added stabilisers, which places it in the NOVA 4 category; its additives are E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i (soy lecithin) and E407 (carrageenan), all of which are added to improve texture and shelf‑life.

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

At 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the mousse can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and exceeds many dietary recommendations for added sugars, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control; the 0.41 g of salt contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, which is a concern for hypertensive individuals.

Is the soy lecithin used in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the soy‑derived lecithin (E322i) is listed as an allergen component; while it is often present in low amounts, it can still trigger reactions in individuals with soy sensitivity, and the product also contains egg and milk allergens.

MILSA • 400 g

Mousse au chocolat noir

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mousse au chocolat noir is a milk‑based chocolate dessert containing fresh egg whites, cream, dark and milk chocolate, and semi‑skimmed milk, placing it in the Milk and dairy products group. It delivers 22 g of sugars and 8.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, giving it a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA classification of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, while also providing 7.7 g of protein, 4.1 g of fibre and 0.41 g of salt. The formulation includes additives such as E322 (sunflower lecithin), E322i (soy lecithin) and E407 (carrageenan) and lists allergens for eggs, milk and soy, balanced by sustainable farming and UTZ certification.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal276 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat8.9 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, this mousse contains roughly double the average sugar content (11.05 g) for similar desserts, and its 8.9 g of saturated fat is about three times the category average of 2.75 g, while its protein level (7.7 g) modestly exceeds the typical 6.74 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

blancs d’œufs frais 40,3%, chocolat noir 20,8% [pâte de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines (tournesol)], crème (crème, stabilisant : carraghénanes), sucre, chocolat au lait 6% [sucre, beurre de cacao, lait en poudre, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithine (soja), arôme naturel de vanille], lait demi-écrémé, jaunes d’œufs frais 3,7%, fécule de manioc, sel fin de Noirmoutier 0,25%, stabilisant : carraghénanes.

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