Why is the Liégeois chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are present in it?

NOVA 4 indicates that the dessert contains industrial formulations such as refined sugar, corn starch, coconut oil and emulsifiers; it includes the additives E322 (lecithins), E407 (carrageenan) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Liégeois chocolat affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 11 g of sugar and 0.1 g of salt per 100 g, the dessert can raise blood glucose levels and contributes modestly to sodium intake, so people managing diabetes or hypertension should consume it only in small portions and account for it within their overall daily limits.

Based on its ingredients, is Liégeois chocolat suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

The product is vegan because it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but its high carbohydrate and fat content make it unsuitable for a strict keto diet; it does not list gluten‑containing grains, and the corn starch used is naturally gluten‑free, though cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out, so it may be acceptable for most gluten‑free consumers.

Carrefour • 380 g (4 x 95 g)

Liégeois chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Liégeois chocolat is a plant‑based chocolate coconut dessert that falls under the Sugary snacks and Sweets categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that provides 135 kcal, 7.2 g fat (5.9 g saturated), 11 g sugars, 0.1 g salt, 0.6 g fiber and 1.1 g protein per 100 g. While it is vegan and includes 31 % coconut milk and dark chocolate for some cocoa flavonoids, it also contains high added sugars, saturated fat and additives E322, E407 and E471 which may be a concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal135 kcal

Fat7.2 g

Saturated Fat5.9 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dessert, this Liégeois chocolat contains far less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories per 100 g, while also providing lower fiber, protein and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Eau, lait de coco 31% (eau, extrait de noix de coco 10%), sucre 10%, chocolat noir 4,7% (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, arôme naturel de vanille, émulsifiants : lécithines), amidon de maïs, matière grasse végétale de coprah, cacao maigre en poudre, épaississant : carraghénanes, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, sel, arôme naturel de vanille.

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