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

The mousse is labeled NOVA 4 because it is formulated from multiple industrially processed components such as refined cocoa butter, added cane sugar, emulsified with sunflower‑derived lecithin (E322), and includes processed egg whites and yolks; these steps transform the original raw ingredients into a highly altered food product, which is the definition of ultra‑processed.

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

With 21 g of sugars and 14 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the mousse can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase LDL‑cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control or for diets aiming to limit saturated fat for hypertension; occasional consumption should be limited and balanced with low‑sugar, low‑fat foods.

Is the egg content in this mousse a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes – the product lists egg white and egg yolk as separate ingredients and both are declared allergens, so anyone diagnosed with an egg allergy should avoid it, as even trace amounts can trigger reactions.

Carrefour BIO,Carrefour • 140 g (2 x 70 g)

Mousse au chocolat

Desserts

Product Insights

Mousse au chocolat is a refrigerated organic chocolate mousse sold in 140 g (2 × 70 g) pots, positioned as a vegetarian dessert within the sweet mousse segment. It delivers 314 kcal per 100 g, with a high fat content of 21 g (including 14 g saturated fat) and 21 g of sugars, while protein is modest at 6.8 g and salt is low at 0.15 g. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its many refined ingredients and the presence of the emulsifier E322 (sunflower lecithin), despite bearing organic certifications.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal314 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dessert values, this mousse contains slightly less sugar (21 g vs 23.7 g) and lower salt (0.15 g vs 0.46 g) but markedly higher fat (21 g vs 10.6 g) and saturated fat (14 g vs 6.3 g).

Ingredients

Chocolat noir * 23% (sucre de canne*, pâte de cacao*, beurre de cacao*), blanc d'_œuf_* 23%, _beurre_*, jaune d'_œuf_* 11,4%, sucre*, _lait_ entier*, eau, poudre de cacao* 4,5%, émulsifiant : lécithine de tournesol*. *Biologique. Peut contenir des traces de soja.

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