Why is Mousse de Canard Au Porto classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from processed animal tissues, refined fats, and several industrial ingredients such as sodium nitrite (E250) for preservation and sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high saturated‑fat and moderate salt content of this mousse affect people with heart‑related conditions?

Saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol levels, increasing cardiovascular risk, while salt contributes to elevated blood pressure; therefore individuals with heart disease, hypertension or high cholesterol should limit consumption of this mousse.

Is this duck mousse suitable for gluten‑free, dairy‑free, or vegan diets?

No; the formulation includes wheat flour (gluten), semi‑skimmed milk and cream (dairy), and animal-derived components such as duck liver and pork fat, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free, dairy‑free or vegan diets.

Carrefour • 180 g

Mousse de Canard Au Porto

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Mousse de Canard Au Porto is a French premium duck mousse with port wine, presented in a 180 g plastic tray and sold by Carrefour as a savory spread. Nutritionally it is very high in fat (43 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (17 g), provides moderate salt (1.4 g), low sugar (1.9 g), 9.1 g of protein and 0.9 g of fiber, delivering 437 kcal per 100 g, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, and contains allergens such as gluten, milk and possible egg traces along with additives E250 (sodium nitrite) and E301 (sodium ascorbate). It belongs to the PNNS group “Salty and fatty products”, offering a rich, indulgent taste but should be consumed sparingly because of its high saturated‑fat content and low overall nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal437 kcal

Fat43 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates3.4 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average savory spread, this duck mousse contains roughly double the fat and saturated fat, about half the salt, provides more protein but far fewer carbohydrates, fiber and lower sugar, resulting in a much higher energy density.

Ingredients

Gras de porc, foie maigre de canard 17%, gras de canard 15%, foie de poulet, _lait_ demi-écrémé, couenne de porc, saindoux, crème (contient _lait_), sel, farine de _blé_, amidon de maïs, Porto rouge dénaturé 0,8% (Porto rouge, sel), sucre, Armagnac, arôme naturel, poivre, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, huile de paprika, conservateur : nitrite de sodium. Peut contenir des traces d'oeufs. Viande de porc origine France et volailles origine Union Européenne.

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