Why is Dessert liégeois chocolate and whipped cream classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are present?

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation goes beyond basic dairy, sugar and cocoa by adding industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (E322 lecithin), thickening agents (E407 carrageenan, E412 guar gum), a stabiliser (E428) and bovine gelatin, all of which are typical of NOVA-4 foods.

How might the high sugar (16 g) and modest salt (0.17 g) levels in this dessert impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 16 g of sugars per 100 g can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making the product unsuitable for strict glycemic control in diabetes, while the relatively low salt reduces its immediate effect on blood pressure, although regular consumption could still contribute to overall sodium intake.

Is the gelatin used in this product a concern for vegetarians or people avoiding animal-derived ingredients?

Yes, the formula includes bovine gelatin, which is derived from animal collagen, so the dessert is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans or anyone following a diet that excludes animal-derived gelatin.

U • 1.2000 kg

Dessert liégeois chocolat et crème fouettée 12x100g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This product is a French refrigerated chocolate Liégeois dessert made with whole milk, cream and dark chocolate, classified in the Milk and dairy products family (Dairy desserts). It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is listed as a NOVA-4 ultra-processed item, containing several additives such as E322 lecithin, E407 carrageenan, E412 guar gum, E428 and bovine gelatin. Per 100 g it provides 152 kcal, 7.5 g fat (4.9 g saturated), 16 g sugars and 0.17 g salt, offering protein and calcium but also a relatively high sugar load.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal152 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy-dessert profile, this Liégeois contains markedly more sugar (16 g vs 11.05 g) and fat (7.5 g vs 4.89 g) while its salt level (0.17 g) is lower than the typical 0.58 g.

Ingredients

LAIT entier 69%, CREME 13%, sucre, amidon modifie, chocolat noir 1,7% (pate de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lecithines), chocolat en poudre 1,4% (cacao en poudre, sucre), épaississants : carraghenanes, gomme guar - cacao maigre en poudre, gelatine bovine, PROTEINES DE LAIT, émulsifiant : esters lactiques des mono - et diglycerides d'acides gras, sel, arome naturel de vanille.

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