Why is Dessert lacté au chocolat aromatisé caramel classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains several industrial ingredients such as modified tapioca starch, carrageenan (E407) as a thickener, added sugar, cocoa powders, and natural flavorings; the combination of multiple processed components places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

The 18 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.3 g of salt, although lower than the average for dairy desserts, still contributes to total sodium intake and may be problematic for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people who are lactose intolerant?

Yes; the dessert is made of 71 % whole milk and also contains skimmed milk powder, providing about 3 g of lactose per 100 g, so it can trigger symptoms in individuals with lactose intolerance.

Délisse, Marque Repère • 360 g

Dessert lacté au chocolat aromatisé caramel 6 x 60 g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This product is a milk‑based chocolate caramel dessert belonging to the dairy desserts family (milk and dairy products). It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high levels of added sugars (18 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (4.4 g per 100 g). While it provides calcium from whole milk and a modest amount of fiber, the sugar load is well above average and the presence of carrageenan and multiple flavorings adds to its processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal161 kcal

Fat6.9 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy desserts, this dessert contains about 62 % more sugar (18 g vs 11.05 g), 41 % more fat (6.9 g vs 4.89 g), and 60 % more saturated fat (4.4 g vs 2.75 g) per 100 g, while delivering slightly less salt (0.3 g vs 0.58 g) and higher energy (161 kcal vs 131.5 kcal).

Ingredients

Lait entier pasteurisé (origine : France) 71%, sucre, crème pasteurisée (origine : France), chocolat 3% (sucre, pâte de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, arôme naturel de vanille), amidon modifié de tapioca, lait écrémé en poudre (origine : France), cacao maigre en poudre, épaississant : carraghénanes, sel, arôme naturel.

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