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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined sugar, emulsified soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor, and other processed ingredients such as cocoa paste with cocoa butter, which are typical of industrially formulated desserts.

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

With 24 g of sugar per 100 g, the mousse can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets, while 14 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol and contribute to higher blood pressure, which is a concern for hypertensive individuals.

Is the presence of egg white, egg yolk, butter, and soy lecithin a concern for common allergies, and can people with these allergies safely consume this product?

Yes, the mousse contains egg proteins (both white and yolk), dairy (butter), and soy lecithin, all of which are among the most common food allergens; individuals allergic to eggs, milk, or soy should avoid this product.

Monoprix • 2 x 90 g

Mousse au chocolat noir

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mousse au chocolat noir is a milk‑based dessert that belongs to the dairy‑dessert family (PNNS groups: Milk and dairy products, Dairy desserts). It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added emulsifier (soy lecithin) and flavorings. Nutritionally it provides 331 kcal, 21 g fat (14 g saturated), 6.8 g protein and 3.2 g fiber per 100 g, but the high sugar content of 24 g and elevated saturated fat outweigh the modest protein and fiber benefits.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal331 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical desserts (average per 100 g: 11.05 g sugars, 4.89 g fat, 2.75 g saturated fat, 0.58 g salt), this mousse contains roughly double the sugar, four times the total fat and five times the saturated fat, while its salt is lower than average.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir 34% (pâte de cacao dont beurre de cacao 9,2% - sucre - émulsifiant : lécithines de soja - arôme naturel de vanille) - blanc d'œuf 22% - beurre - jaune d'œuf 8,8% - sucre - lait entier - eau - poudre de cacao 3% - fibre d'agrume - sel.

84%

35%

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180 g