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

The product undergoes multiple industrial steps, including the addition of refined sugars, cocoa powders, emulsifiers and thickeners, which places it in NOVA group 4. It lists additives E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (refined soy lecithin), E428 (gelling agent), E472b (lactic acid esters of mono‑ and diglycerides) and E1442 (modified starch), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

The 19.7 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 5.3 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, a risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Both nutrients suggest the mousse should be limited to occasional consumption for these conditions.

Is the soy lecithin or bovine gelatin in this product a concern for people with soy or gelatin allergies?

Yes. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans, so individuals allergic to soy should avoid it. The bovine gelatin is animal‑based and not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone with a gelatin allergy.

DANETTE • 0.24 kg

Mousse au chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Danette Mousse au chocolat is a milk‑based dairy dessert classified in the Milk and dairy products group. It provides 176 kcal per 100 g, with 8 g total fat (5.3 g saturated), 19.7 g sugars, 4.5 g protein, 89 mg calcium and a low 0.24 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) rating due to several additives such as E322, E428, E472b and E1442. While it supplies calcium and protein, the high sugar and saturated‑fat content means it should be enjoyed occasionally rather than as a daily staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal174 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates20.4 g

Sugars19.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert profile, this mousse contains roughly 79 % more sugar (19.7 g vs 11.05 g), about 64 % more total fat (8 g vs 4.89 g) and double the saturated fat (5.3 g vs 2.75 g), while its salt level (0.24 g) is below the typical 0.58 g.

Ingredients

LAIT entier (67,5%), chocolat (9,4%) (pâte de cacao, sucre, émulsifiant (lécithine de SOJA), arôme), chocolat en poudre (6,6%) (cacao en poudre, sucre), sucre (6,5%), crème (LAIT) (6,1%), émulsifiant (esters lactiques des mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras (E 472b)), gélatine bovine, cacao maigre, épaississant (amidon tranformé de mais (E1442)), sel

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