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

The dessert is made from multiple refined ingredients such as concentrated egg whites, glucose syrup, added sugars and a chocolate coating that includes cocoa paste, sugar, soy lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier and a natural vanilla flavour; the combination of industrial‑scale processing steps and the presence of the emulsifier place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar and saturated‑fat content of this mousse affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular disease?

The 15 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the 22 g of saturated fat contributes to elevated LDL cholesterol, increasing the risk for heart disease; therefore, consumption should be limited for these conditions.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier in this product a concern for soy‑allergic consumers?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen; individuals with a diagnosed soy allergy should avoid this mousse, although the amount is typically low, cross‑contact cannot be guaranteed.

Monoprix Gourmet, Monoprix • 176 g (2 * 88 g)

Fleur de mousse au chocolat sur ganache au chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Fleur de mousse au chocolat sur ganache au chocolat is a 176 g chilled dessert consisting of a dark‑chocolate mousse (75 % cocoa) layered on a dark‑chocolate ganache. It belongs to the milk and dairy products family (dairy desserts), carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, with very high levels of saturated fat (22 g) and sugars (15 g) per 100 g, while providing modest protein (4.5 g) and low salt (0.1 g). The product contains milk, eggs and soy, making it unsuitable for those with related allergies, and its rich composition renders it an occasional indulgence rather than a staple for low‑fat or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal376 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars15 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average chocolate‑dessert category, this mousse contains about six times more fat (32 g vs 4.9 g), eight times more saturated fat (22 g vs 2.8 g) and roughly 35 % more sugar (15 g vs 11 g), while delivering far higher energy (376 kcal vs 132 kcal) and lower salt (0.1 g vs 0.58 g).

Ingredients

CRÈME DE LAIT - chocolat noir 19,6% (pâte de cacao 9,8%, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille) - ŒUFS concentrés issus de poules élevées en plein air - sucre - poudre de cacao 1,2% - sirop de glucose - poudre de blanc d'ŒUF issus de poules élevées en plein air.

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