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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines many refined ingredients and additives, including an emulsifier (E471, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), a thickener (E407, carrageenan), the additive group E14xx, as well as modified corn starch, dextrose, bovine gelatin, and various dairy concentrates, all of which are typical of highly industrially formulated foods.

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

With 18 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its salt level (0.2 g) is relatively low for hypertensive concerns; however, the high saturated‑fat content (5.1 g) may still pose cardiovascular risks for those on a low‑fat diet.

Is the dairy (skimmed milk) in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

Yes, the dessert contains skimmed milk (about 60 % of the formulation) and lactose (approximately 3.6 g per 100 g), so it is not appropriate for individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergies, which are also listed among the product’s allergens.

Délisse, Marque Repère, Leclerc • 4 x 100 g

Crème dessert à la liégeoise au chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème dessert à la liégeoise au chocolat is a milk‑based chocolate dessert marketed under the Délisse and Leclerc brands and sold in 4 × 100 g cartons. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group (dairy desserts), carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed product. While it provides protein and calcium from skimmed milk and cream, its sugar (18 g) and saturated fat (5.1 g) are well above typical dairy‑dessert averages, and it contains several additives such as emulsifier E471 and carrageenan, which may be viewed negatively by health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal164 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat5.1 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑chocolate dessert, this product contains markedly more sugar (18 g vs 11.05 g), fat (7.5 g vs 4.89 g) and saturated fat (5.1 g vs 2.75 g), while its salt level is lower (0.2 g vs 0.58 g).

Ingredients

Lait écrémé reconstitué 60%, crème 16%, sucre, amidon modifié de maïs, chocolat 2,1% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao), cacao maigre en poudre, dextrose, gélatine bovine, lait écrémé concentré, émulsifiant : E471, lait écrémé en poudre, amidon de maïs, épaississant : carraghénanes, sel.

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