Why is the Dark chocolate mousse with eggs classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as refined sugar, cocoa paste, and emulsified chocolate, and it is packaged as a ready‑to‑eat dessert, which places it in NOVA 4. The only listed additive is E322 (soy lecithin), used as an emulsifier, together with natural vanilla flavor.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content in this mousse affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 21 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for a diabetic diet unless consumed in very small portions, while the low salt (0.25 g) is not a concern for hypertension but the overall high calorie and saturated‑fat content may still impact heart health.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for individuals allergic to soy?

Yes, soy lecithin is derived from soybeans, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this mousse, as the ingredient is listed among the allergens.

Auchan, Auchan Collection, Auchan Gourmet, Auchan Premium • 0.18 kg

Mousse au chocolat noir aux oeufs

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Product Insights

Mousse au chocolat noir aux œufs is a refrigerated dark chocolate mousse that falls under the Desserts & Ice Creams family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with a high sugar content (21 g per 100 g), saturated fat (13 g), and added sugars, while providing modest protein (7.7 g) and low salt (0.25 g). The mousse also includes allergens (egg, milk, soy), an emulsifier (soy lecithin), and bears the Rainforest Alliance cocoa label, which adds a sustainability benefit despite its high calorie load (323 kcal).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal323 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars21 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dessert averages, this mousse contains far more sugar (21 g vs 3.96 g), saturated fat (13 g vs 12.41 g), carbohydrates (24 g vs 6.22 g) and calories (323 kcal vs 264.6 kcal), but far less salt (0.25 g vs 2.1 g), higher fiber (3.8 g vs 0.23 g), and only about half the protein (7.7 g vs 14.5 g).

Ingredients

Chocolat noir 23% (pâte de cacao*, sucre, émulsifiant : lécithine de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), blanc d'ŒUFS 23%, LAIT entier 14% (origine France), beurre (LAIT-origine UE), jaune d'ŒUFS 11.2%, sucre, poudre de cacao* 6%, fibre d'agrume, sel. *Certifié Rainforest Alliance. www.rainforest-alliance.org. En achetant du cacao certifié Rainforest Alliance, AUCHAN soutient la culture responsable de cacao.

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