Why is Feuillete de mousse classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains added sugars, caramel, several emulsifiers (E322 – lecithin, E322i, E428 – sodium stearoyl‑lactylate, E471 – mono‑ and diglycerides, and E524 – sodium hydroxide), and animal‑derived gelatin, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar content in Feuillete de mousse affect a diabetic diet?

With 19.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the mousse delivers a rapid glucose load that can spike blood‑sugar levels, so it should be consumed only occasionally and in very small portions by people managing diabetes.

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

The mousse contains whole milk, cream and added lactose, providing about 3.8 g of lactose per 100 g, which can cause digestive discomfort for individuals who are lactose‑intolerant.

Nestlé • 228 g

Feuillete de mousse

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Feuillete de mousse is a refrigerated chocolate mousse made primarily from whole milk, cream and sugar, classified in the milk and dairy products and dairy desserts groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, emulsifiers (E322, E322i, E428, E471, E524) and caramel, and it is high in sugar (19.6 g) and saturated fat (8.2 g) per 100 g. On the positive side it provides calcium, fiber (2.1 g) and a moderate protein level (5.2 g), but it also contains milk allergens and animal‑derived gelatin, making it unsuitable for vegans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal221 kcal

Fat12.6 g

Saturated Fat8.2 g

Carbohydrates20.5 g

Sugars19.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert, this mousse contains almost double the sugar (19.6 g vs 11.05 g), nearly three times the fat (12.6 g vs 4.89 g) and saturated fat (8.2 g vs 2.75 g), while offering lower salt (0.19 g vs 0.58 g) and slightly more fiber (2.1 g vs 0.76 g).

Ingredients

Lait entier (60,8%), sucre, crème (lait), beurre de cacao, pâte de cacao, poudre de lait écrémé, chocolat noir (2,7%) [pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant (lécithine de tournesol), arôme naturel de vanille], cacao maigre en poudre, caramel [sucre, eau, sirop de glucose, correcteur d'acidité (hydroxyde de sodium)], cacao en poudre, lactose (lait), gélatine bovine, émulsifiant (E471), sel, arôme. Lait origine France.

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