Why is Mousse aux oeufs frais chocolat au lait classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because the formulation relies on refined ingredients such as milk chocolate, cocoa paste, and added emulsifiers rather than whole foods, and it includes the additives lecithin (E322i) used as an emulsifier and pectin (E440) used as a gelling agent.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content in this mousse affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 19 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and the 12 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which can exacerbate hypertension and cardiovascular risk, so consumption should be limited.

Is the presence of milk, eggs, and soy in this mousse a concern for people with allergies or intolerances?

Yes; the product lists milk, eggs and soy as allergens and also mentions trace nuts, so individuals with dairy, egg, soy or nut sensitivities should avoid it.

Bonne Maman • 200 g (4 * 50 g)

Mousse aux oeufs frais chocolat au lait

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mousse aux oeufs frais chocolat au lait is a milk-based chocolate mousse that falls within the Milk and dairy products (Dairy desserts) dietary family. The product receives a Nutri-Score of E and is placed in the ultra-processed NOVA group 4, driven by its high sugar (19 g/100 g) and saturated fat (12 g/100 g) levels as well as the inclusion of additives such as lecithin (E322i) and pectin (E440). While it offers dairy protein and natural vanilla flavor, it contains the allergens milk, eggs and soy and even traces of nuts, limiting its suitability for allergy-prone consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal294 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars19 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to typical dairy desserts, this mousse contains about 19 g of sugar (approximately 73% higher than the category average of 11.05 g) and 12 g of saturated fat (over three times the average 2.75 g), while its salt level is lower at 0.25 g versus 0.58 g.

Ingredients

Chocolat au lait 32% (sucre, beurre de cacao, poudre de lait entier, pâte de cacao, émulsifiant: lécithine, arôme naturel de vanille), œufs entiers frais 24%, blanc d'œufs frais, crème 14%, chocolat noir (pâte de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant: lécithine), gélifiant: pectines.

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