Why is 2 mochis glacés cacao coeur coulant / cookie classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because its formulation relies heavily on refined sugars, glucose syrup, modified starches and multiple food‑additives; the listed additives are xanthan gum (E415), sodium carbonates (E500), emulsifiers such as mono‑ and diglycerides of vegetable fatty acids (E471), a thickening agent (E412) and a stabiliser (E14xx).

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 21 g of sugars per 100 g, the mochi ice cream can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 5.8 g of saturated fat contributes to LDL cholesterol; however, the very low salt (0.12 g) means it adds minimal sodium pressure for hypertension, but overall it should be consumed only occasionally.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is technically vegan, but it contains wheat flour in the cookie component, which introduces gluten; therefore it is not gluten‑free and may not be safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Picard • 80g

2 mochis glacés cacao coeur coulant / cookie

Desserts

Product Insights

The product is a frozen dessert consisting of two 40 g mochi ice‑cream pieces, one with a cocoa‑filled liquid center and the other with a cookie core. It falls into the Desserts & Sweet Snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D, belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, and delivers 21 g of sugars, 7.8 g of fat (5.8 g saturated) and only 0.12 g of salt per 100 g. While the low salt and moderate fat make it less aggressive than many treats, the high sugar level, presence of gluten, and five food‑additive tags (including xanthan gum, carbonates of sodium, and emulsifiers) detract from its nutritional quality.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal247 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates43 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen desserts, this mochi ice cream contains less sugar (21 g vs 23.7 g), less total fat (7.8 g vs 10.6 g), less saturated fat (5.8 g vs 6.3 g) and markedly lower salt (0.12 g vs 0.46 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Mochi cœur glacé au cacao et sauce au cacao (40 g): lait de coco, eau, sirop de glucose, sauce au cacao 15% (sirop de glucose, eau, sucre, cacao en poudre 1%, amidon transformé de tapioca, sel, épaississant : gomme xanthane), amidon transformé de tapioca, sucre de canne, huile de son de riz, cacao en poudre 1,7%, farine de riz gluant 1,2%, maltodextrine, dextrose, stabilisants (mono - et diglycérides d'acide gras d'origine végétale, gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube), sel. Mochi cœur glacé au cookie (40 g): eau, lait de coco, sirop de glucose, cookie 15% [farine de BLE (GLUTEN), sucre, huile de son de riz, cacao en poudre, sel, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium), amidon transformé de tapioca, sucre de canne, huile de son de riz, farine de riz gluant 1,2%, maltodextrine, dextrose, stabilisants (mono - et diglycérides d'acide gras d'origine végétale, gomme guar, farine de graines de caroube), sel.

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