Why is Danette creme dessert trois chocolats classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines concentrated whole and skimmed milks, added sugars, cocoa ingredients, flavorings, emulsifiers and thickeners, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its additives are modified starch (E1442), soy‑derived lecithin (E322/E322i) and carrageenan (E407).

How does the high sugar content of this dessert affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

At 18.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable as a regular choice for people managing diabetes. While its low salt is less problematic for hypertension, the overall high sugar still calls for moderation for anyone watching their blood‑sugar levels.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for individuals allergic to soy?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soy and can trigger reactions in soy‑allergic consumers, even though it is typically present in small quantities. Those with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

Danone • 1.38 kg

Danette creme dessert trois chocolats 115 g x 12

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Danette creme dessert trois chocolats is a milk‑based creamy pudding that falls under the Milk and dairy products and Dairy desserts families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 4, contains 18.2 g of sugar per 100 g (well above the category average of 11 g), moderate fat (4.3 g) and low salt (0.18 g), and provides 130 kcal per 100 g. The formulation includes several additives such as modified starch (E1442), soy lecithin (E322/E322i) and carrageenan (E407), and it lists milk and soy as allergens, which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal130 kcal

Fat4.3 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates20.4 g

Sugars18.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate dairy dessert, this Danette contains considerably more sugar (18.2 g vs 11.05 g per 100 g), slightly less fat (4.3 g vs 4.89 g), and much lower salt (0.18 g vs 0.58 g).

Ingredients

LAIT entier et LAIT écrémé concentré (78,7%), sucre, crème (LAIT), chocolat (2%) (sucre, pâte de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja, arôme), perméat de petit LAIT (lactosérum) en poudre, épaississants: E 1442 (amidon transformé) , E 407 (carraghénanes), cacao maigre en poudre, amidon, CHOCOLAT ET LAIT: LAIT entier (77,6%), sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, crème (LAIT), chocolat (2%) (sucre, pâte de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant: lécithine de soja, arôme), perméat de petit LAIT (lactosérum) en poudre, épaississants: E 1442 (amidon transformé) , E 407 (carraghénanes), amidon, arôme, LAIT entier et LAIT écrémé (80,1%), sucre, chocolat (2,2%) ( sucre, pate de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme), cacao maigre en poudre (soja), épaississants : E 1442 (amidon transformé), E 407 (carraghénanes), perméat de petit LAIT (lactosérum) en poudre, amidon

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