Why is Viennois l'original café classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dessert combines many industrial ingredients such as modified starch, caramel colour (E150a), gelatin (E428), carrageenan (E407), an acidity regulator (E331), coffee extract and natural coffee aroma, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this dessert affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 16.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control; the 4.3 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which can be problematic for heart‑healthy diets, while its low salt (0.18 g) is less of a concern for hypertension.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the formulation includes whole milk, buttermilk, cream and skimmed‑milk powder, providing about 4.6 g of lactose per 100 g, so it is not suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant.

Nestlé • 400 g

Viennois l'original café 4 x 100 g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Viennois l'original café is a French coffee‑flavored dairy dessert that belongs to the Milk and dairy products and Dairy desserts families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status, with 16.3 g of sugars and 4.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g, while providing 2.8 g of protein and only 0.18 g of salt. The product contains added sugars, caramel colour, gelatin and several stabilisers, which may be concerns for certain dietary preferences, but it also delivers calcium from whole milk and a creamy texture.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal144 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates18.2 g

Sugars16.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for dairy desserts, this Viennois contains notably more sugar (16.3 g vs 11.0 g), fat (6.5 g vs 4.9 g) and saturated fat (4.3 g vs 2.8 g), while its salt (0.18 g) and fiber (0.76 g) are lower or on par with the category.

Ingredients

Lait entier (38,8%), babeurre* (lait), crème (lait) (13%), sucre, amidon modifié, poudre de lait écrémé, extrait de café (0,7%), amidon, arôme naturel de café, colorant (caramel ordinaire), gélatine, épaississants (carraghénanes, farine de graines de caroube), arôme, correcteur d'acidité (E331). Lait entier origine France. *Babeurre : ingrédient obtenu pendant la fabrication du beurre, à partir de lait origine UE.

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