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

The product combines several industrially treated ingredients such as added sugars, modified starch, carrageenan (E407) as a thickener, and cocoa powder that has been processed to reduce fat; these components, together with the multi‑step formulation, place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 16 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert provides a rapid source of glucose that can raise blood‑sugar levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt (0.1 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the high sugar still poses cardiovascular risk.

Is the milk protein in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes; the ingredient list includes skimmed milk, lactose, cream and added milk proteins, all of which trigger reactions in individuals with milk allergy, so the product should be avoided by those sensitive to dairy.

Carrefour • 500 g (4 x 125 g)

Crème dessert chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème dessert chocolat is a French refrigerated chocolate-flavored dairy dessert belonging to the milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added sugars, modified starch, carrageenan thickener and other food‑tech ingredients. Nutritionally, the pudding is low in fat and saturated fat and contains modest salt, but its sugar level is relatively high at 16 g per 100 g, which may be a drawback for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal102 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑dessert category, this pudding contains considerably more sugar (16 g vs 11.05 g per 100 g) while its fat (1.9 g vs 4.89 g), saturated fat (1.2 g vs 2.75 g) and salt (0.1 g vs 0.58 g) are all below the typical values.

Ingredients

_Lait_ écrémé 43%, _lactose_ et minéraux du lait, sucre, eau, crème (contient _lait_), chocolat en poudre 3% (cacao en poudre, sucre), amidon modifié, cacao maigre en poudre, épaississant : carraghénanes, arôme naturel de cacao, protéines de _lait_.

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400 g (4 x 100 g)