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

The product combines refined ingredients such as added sugars, cocoa butter, reduced‑fat cocoa powder and multiple processed additives, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its additive list includes the emulsifier lecithins (E322), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) and carrageenan (E407) used as a thickener.

How does the sugar content of this coconut‑milk chocolate mousse impact a diabetic or blood‑sugar‑controlled diet?

With 16 g of sugar per 100 g, the mousse provides a moderate amount of quickly absorbable carbs that can raise blood glucose levels; people managing diabetes should treat it as a treat and limit portion size to avoid spikes.

Is this mousse compatible with strict vegan and gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and contain no wheat, barley or rye, making the mousse suitable for both vegan and gluten‑free diets, though consumers should check for cross‑contamination if they have severe gluten sensitivity.

Paturages,Pâturages végétal • 220 g

Mousse chocolat au lait de coco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mousse chocolat au lait de coco is a plant‑based, vegan chocolate mousse made from reduced‑fat coconut milk, cocoa, sugar and several food additives. It falls under the "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets" PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with moderate fat (7.3 g), saturated fat (5.3 g), low salt (0.21 g) and a high sugar level (16 g per 100 g). While it offers a dairy‑free, vegan alternative with lower fat, saturated fat and salt than average sweet snacks, the presence of added sugars, emulsifiers (E322, E471) and carrageenan raises concerns for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal144 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat5.3 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this mousse contains about a third of the sugar and noticeably less fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Lait de coco allégé 36% (eau, crème de coco), eau, sucre, chocolat noir 8% (pâte de cacao", sucre, beurre de cacao", émulsifiant: lécithines, arome naturel de vanille), cacao maigre en poudre", beurre de cacao, amidon, émulsifiant: mono-et diglycerides d'acide gras, épaississant: carraghénanes, sel.

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