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

The product is made from refined ingredients such as powdered buttermilk, glucose syrup and added cocoa powder, and it includes three food additives – gelatin (E428) as a gelling agent, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) as an emulsifier, and carrageenan (E407) as a stabiliser – which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 18 g of sugars per 100 g, the mousse is relatively high in sugar and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt level (0.19 g) poses little risk for hypertension but the overall sweetness still limits its use in low‑sugar diets.

Is the gelatin used in this product a concern for vegetarians or people with specific allergies?

Yes, the gelatin (E428) is derived from animal collagen, so the mousse is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, and people allergic to gelatin or avoiding animal‑derived ingredients should avoid it; other allergens listed are milk, soy and sulfites.

Pâturages • 240 g

Mousse au chocolat noir 4x60g

Desserts

Product Insights

Mousse au chocolat noir 4x60 g is a refrigerated milk‑based chocolate mousse marketed as a low‑fat dessert. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 4, and contains 18 g of sugars, 4.9 g of total fat (3.4 g saturated), 4.4 g of protein and 2.1 g of fiber per 100 g, with low salt (0.19 g). The formulation includes dairy allergens (milk, lactose), soy, sulfites and three additives – gelatin (E428), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and carrageenan (E407) – which may be a concern for vegans and sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal142 kcal

Fat4.9 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French chocolate dessert (sugar 23.7 g, fat 10.6 g, saturated 6.3 g, salt 0.46 g, energy 239 kcal per 100 g), this mousse provides notably less sugar, fat and energy, a lower saturated‑fat level, lower salt, higher fiber (2.1 g vs 1.1 g) and slightly more protein (4.4 g vs 3.8 g).

Ingredients

Babeurre*, sucre, crème*, cacao maigre, chocolat noir 4,1% (sucre, beurre de cacao, cacao sec dégraissé, cacao maigre) sirop de glucose, poudre de babeurre*, gélatine , poudre de lactose*, émulsifiant : mono et di-glycérides d'acides gras, gélifiant : carraghénanes. * dont _Lait

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