Why is Coeur de liégeois Cappuccino coeur chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation relies on numerous industrial ingredients rather than just whole foods; the list includes modified starches, carrageenan (E407), guar gum (E412), a lactyl‑ester emulsifier (E472b), a preservative group E14xx, natural coffee and vanilla flavours, and bovine gelatin, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this dessert affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 12.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic management, while the 6.3 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; the low salt (0.13 g) is less of a concern for hypertension but the overall high energy (156 kcal) still warrants limited consumption.

Is the bovine gelatin in this product a concern for vegetarians or those avoiding animal‑derived ingredients?

Yes, the inclusion of bovine gelatin means the dessert is not vegetarian or vegan, and it may also be avoided by consumers with religious restrictions that forbid animal gelatin.

Mamie Nova • 240g

Coeur de liégeois Cappuccino coeur chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Coeur de liégeois Cappuccino coeur chocolat is a 240 g coffee‑flavoured dairy dessert from Mamie Nova, sold in Auchan supermarkets. It belongs to the dairy desserts family (PNNS group ‘Dairy desserts’) and carries a Nutri‑Score of C, with 156 kcal, 9 g fat (including 6.3 g saturated fat), 12.7 g sugars, 2.9 g protein and only 0.13 g salt per 100 g. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains several additives such as E14xx, carrageenan (E407), guar gum (E412), emulsifier E472b and bovine gelatin, making it unsuitable for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal156 kcal

Fat9 g

Saturated Fat6.3 g

Carbohydrates15.8 g

Sugars12.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy desserts, this Liégeois contains more sugar (12.7 g vs 11.05 g), higher total fat (9 g vs 4.89 g) and saturated fat (6.3 g vs 2.75 g), delivers more energy (156 kcal vs 131.5 kcal) while providing less protein (2.9 g vs 6.74 g) and lower salt (0.13 g vs 0.58 g).

Ingredients

Lait entier, crème, sucre, lactose et minéraux du lait, amidons modifiés, arômes naturels de café, arômes naturels, chocolat noir 0,9%, poudre de lait écrémé, protéines de lait, sucre caramélisé, gélatine bovine, épaississants: carraghénanes (extrait d'algues) - gomme guar, amidon, émulsifiant: esters lactiques des mono et diglycérides d'acides gras, fibre d'agrumes, arôme naturel de vanille, sel. Peut contenir des fruits à coque.

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