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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because its formulation includes refined fats, added sugars, flavorings and three food‑industry additives: the colorant carotenoid (E160), the preservative sodium nitrite (E250) and the antioxidant sodium ascorbate (E301).

How does the high saturated fat content in this mousse affect a heart‑healthy diet?

With 15 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product contributes significantly to cholesterol‑raising fats, so regular consumption may increase cardiovascular risk and should be limited for people following heart‑healthy guidelines.

Is the milk in this duck mousse a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product contains milk (including crème fraîche), so anyone with lactose intolerance or milk allergy should avoid it.

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Mousse de canard au sauternes 2 x 50 gr

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Mousse de canard au sauternes is a savory duck spread sold in Intermarché stores in France and marketed as a 2 × 50 g portion. It belongs to the salty snacks family, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and contains added colorant (E160), preservative (E250) and antioxidant (E301), with milk and eggs listed as allergens. With 41 g of fat (including 15 g saturated), 9.2 g of protein, 1.5 g of salt and 405 kcal per 100 g, it is high‑energy and high‑fat, making it suitable only as an occasional indulgence rather than a regular low‑fat choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal405 kcal

Fat41 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates2.5 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average savory spread, this mousse has nearly double the fat (41 g vs 18.9 g), almost three times the saturated fat (15 g vs 5.8 g), lower sugar (1.8 g vs 2.6 g), less salt (1.5 g vs 2.9 g), higher protein (9.2 g vs 3.7 g), lower fiber (0.6 g vs 2.2 g), and almost double the energy (405 kcal vs 210 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Gras de porc, foie maigrede canard 22% (origine : UE et non UE (Royaume-Uni)), saindoux, lait, graisse de canard, foie de dinde (origine : UE), crèmefraiche (dont lait),œufs, amidon de maïs, sel, Sauternes (0,8%), Porto rouge modifié salé (Porto rouge, sel), sucre, épices,colorant : caroténoïdes ; ; conservateur : nitrite de sodium ; ; antioxydant:ascorbate de sodium.

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