Why is Mousse au café sur ganache classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The mousse combines multiple refined ingredients such as white chocolate, glucose syrup, coffee extract and egg‑white powder, and it uses soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and added flavorings, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content in this mousse affect people with diabetes or heart‑related conditions?

With 13.1 g of sugar and 23 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the mousse can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by individuals managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk.

Is the egg‑white powder used in this mousse a concern for individuals with egg allergies?

Yes, the product lists powdered egg white as an ingredient, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid it because even processed egg‑white powder can trigger allergic reactions.

Le Petit Basque • 2*80 g

Mousse au café sur ganache

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mousse au café sur ganache is a dairy‑based dessert classified in the Milk and dairy products group and specifically in dairy desserts. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is in NOVA group 4, reflecting a high content of fat (33 g), saturated fat (23 g) and sugars (13.1 g) per 100 g, while salt remains low. The product contains cream, white chocolate, coffee extract, glucose syrup and egg‑white powder, and includes the additive soy lecithin (E322), making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen for egg, milk or soy‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal382 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat23 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars13.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for dairy desserts, this mousse contains roughly six times more fat, nearly ten times more saturated fat, and about 20 % more sugar per 100 g, while its salt level is well below the sector average.

Ingredients

crème, chocolat blanc (sucre, beurre de cacao, poudre de lait entier, émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, arôme), extrait de café 4% (dont caramel aromatique), sirop de glucose, poudre de blanc d'œuf.

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Le Petit Basque

2*88 g

Mousse au chocolat sur ganache

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