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

It is considered ultra‑processed because it includes refined sugars, modified corn starch, emulsifiers, thickeners and flavorings; the listed additives are E14xx, E322 (soy lecithin), E322i (soy lecithin variant) and E407 (carrageenan).

How does the sugar and salt content in this chocolate dessert affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 17 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.2 g of salt is modest and unlikely to markedly raise blood pressure, though overall sodium intake should still be monitored.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy lecithin derives from soybeans and is listed as an allergen, so individuals with a soy allergy should avoid this dessert.

Délisse, Marque Repère • 4 x 125 g

Crème dessert au chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème dessert au chocolat is a chocolate‑flavored dairy custard cream, belonging to the dairy desserts family. It bears a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed product. Per 100 g it provides about 128 kcal, with 17 g of sugars (high), 3.9 g of fat (moderate) and 0.2 g of salt (low), and contains milk, soy lecithin and several additives that may be unwanted by some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars17 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy desserts, this cream contains significantly more sugar (17 g vs 11.05 g average), slightly less fat (3.9 g vs 4.89 g), and lower salt (0.2 g vs 0.58 g).

Ingredients

Lait entier 66 %, lactose et minéraux du lait*, sucre, chocolat en poudre 3 % (cacao en poudre, sucre), amidon modifié de maïs, chocolat noir 2 % (pâte de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja)), crème, cacao maigre en poudre, épaississant : carraghénanes, extrait naturel de cacao, arôme naturel, protéines de lait.* ingrédients origine Europe.

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