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

The dessert is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on industrially derived ingredients and multiple food‑grade additives, including carrageenan (E 407) as a gelling agent, guar gum (E 412) and pectin (E 440) for thickening, and a small portion of bovine gelatin, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar content of this dessert affect a diabetic diet?

With 15 g of sugars per 100 g, the product delivers a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight glycemic control; diabetics should limit consumption and consider lower‑sugar alternatives.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the dessert contains whole milk, cream, skimmed milk powder and whole‑milk powder, providing about 3.3 g of lactose per 100 g, so it can trigger symptoms in individuals with lactose intolerance.

U, U Bio • 400 g

Liegeois chocolat 4x100g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This product is a refrigerated chocolate‑flavored Liégeois dessert made primarily from whole milk, cream, and milk proteins, placing it in the Milk and dairy products and Dairy desserts families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation that includes several additives such as carrageenan (E 407), guar gum (E 412), pectin (E 440) and a small amount of bovine gelatin. Nutritionally it provides 155 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (7.6 g), saturated fat (4.9 g) and high sugars (15 g), while offering 3.5 g of protein and low salt (0.1 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal155 kcal

Fat7.6 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy desserts, this Liégeois contains considerably more sugar (15 g vs 11.05 g), fat (7.6 g vs 4.89 g) and saturated fat (4.9 g vs 2.75 g), slightly more calories (155 kcal vs 131.5 kcal), but less salt (0.1 g vs 0.58 g).

Ingredients

LAIT entier* (origine : France) 65,8%, CRÈME* (origine : France) 14,3%, sucre de canne*, cacao maigre en poudre*, amidon de tapioca*, chocolat au LAIT* 1,6% (sucre de canne*, beurre de cacao*, LAIT entier en poudre*, pâte de cacao*), PROTÉINES DE LAIT* (origine : France), épaississants : carraghénanes, pectines et gomme guar* - gélatine bovine, arôme naturel de vanille, LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ en poudre* (origine : France). *ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologie. traces éventuelles de soja.

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