Why is Mousse de foie classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines pork fat, liver, water, wheat flour and several industrial ingredients, including sodium nitrite as a preservative, sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant, added dextrose, and a natural flavouring, all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this mousse affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The mousse contains only 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is low for a diabetic diet, but its 1.11 g of salt per 100 g contributes a moderate amount of sodium; people with hypertension should monitor portion size to keep daily salt intake within recommended limits.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, wheat flour introduces gluten, and the product is listed with gluten as an allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

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Mousse de foie 180g

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Mousse de foie is a savory pork liver pâté classified as a salty and fatty product within the Salty snacks group. Per 100 g it provides 352 kcal, 31.9 g fat (11.7 g saturated), 12 g protein, 1.1 g fiber, 1.11 g salt and only 1.8 g sugars, giving it a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra-processed rating. While it offers a good protein source, the high saturated fat and salt, the presence of gluten and milk allergens, and additives such as sodium nitrite and sodium ascorbate raise concerns for heart‑healthy or allergy‑sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal299 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat9.8 g

Carbohydrates3.7 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical savory spreads, this mousse contains about 50 % more fat (31.9 g vs 18.9 g) and nearly double the saturated fat, but its sugar (1.8 g) and salt (1.1 g) are below the category averages.

Ingredients

Gras de porc*, foie de porc* 26%, lait, eau, couenne de porc*, oignon, farine de blé, sel, crème fraîche (dont lait), sucre, amidon de maïs, épices, plantes aromatiques, protéines de lait, lactosérum en poudre (lait), antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium ; ; conservateur : nitrite de sodium.*Origne : France. Peut contenir : œufs, moutarde, noisettes et pistaches.

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