Why is Mousse au chocolat noir 4x60g classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The mousse is classified as ultra-processed because it combines refined dairy, processed cocoa powder, added sugars, emulsifiers, thickeners and flavorings that are not found in minimally processed foods. Its label lists the additives E322 (lecithins), E407 (carrageenan), E428 (hydrogenated vegetable oil), and E472b (lactylated fatty acid esters), all of which are typical of industrial food formulations.

How does the sugar and saturated-fat content in this mousse affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 19 g of sugar per 100 g, the mousse can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes. The 3.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g may raise LDL cholesterol levels, which is not recommended for a heart‑healthy diet that limits saturated fat intake.

Is the bovine gelatin used in this mousse a concern for vegetarians or people avoiding animal‑derived ingredients?

Yes, the product contains bovine gelatin, a protein derived from animal collagen, so it is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone avoiding animal‑derived ingredients. Gelatin is added to give the mousse its smooth texture, but it violates vegetarian dietary restrictions.

U • 240 g

Mousse au chocolat noir 4x60g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mousse au chocolat noir 4x60g is a French-produced milk-based chocolate mousse sold in a 240 g pack of four 60 g portions and belongs to the dairy desserts family (Milk and dairy products, Dairy desserts). Per 100 g it provides 155 kcal, 5.6 g of total fat (3.7 g saturated), 19 g of sugars, 0.1 g of salt, 4.9 g of protein and 2.4 g of fiber, resulting in a Nutri-Score of C and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with moderate energy but high sugar. The formulation includes several additives (E322, E407, E428, E472b), bovine gelatin and milk and soy allergens, delivering calcium and protein yet contributing a high sugar load and saturated fat content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal155 kcal

Fat5.6 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy desserts, this mousse contains about 19 g of sugar per 100 g versus the category average of 11.05 g, and 3.7 g of saturated fat versus 2.75 g, while its salt level is lower than the typical 0.58 g.

Ingredients

LAIT entier 73,2%, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre 6%, chocolat noir 5% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines, arôme naturel de vanille), CRÈME 1,27%, gélatine bovine, émulsifiant : esters lactiques des mono et diglycérides d acides gras, épaississant : carraghénanes, LACTOSE et PROTÉINES DE LAIT.

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