Why is Gourmand & Végétal Mousse au chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined components such as added sugars, cocoa paste, and starch, and it includes functional additives to achieve texture and stability: lecithin (E322i) as an emulsifier, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) also an emulsifier, and carrageenan (E407) as a thickener, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar content of this mousse affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 16.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the mousse can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 0.22 g of salt is moderate but may still contribute to overall sodium intake for people managing hypertension.

Is this mousse suitable for strict vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The formulation is fully vegan, containing no animal‑derived ingredients, and it does not list any gluten‑containing grains, so it is gluten‑free. However, the high sugar and total carbohydrate content (19.3 g per 100 g) make it incompatible with a keto diet.

Andros, Andros Gourmand & Végétal • 220 g

Gourmand & Végétal Mousse au chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gourmand & Végétal Mousse au chocolat is a vegan chocolate mousse that falls under the sugary snacks category. It bears a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed dessert that includes additives such as lecithin (E322i), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and carrageenan (E407). Nutritionally it provides 163 kcal, 8.2 g fat (5.3 g saturated) and 16.2 g sugars per 100 g, with low salt (0.22 g) and modest fiber (1.8 g, a slight downside compared with the category average).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal163 kcal

Fat8.2 g

Saturated Fat5.3 g

Carbohydrates19.3 g

Sugars16.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snack averages, this mousse contains about three times less sugar, 20% less fat, and roughly half the salt, while delivering 163 kcal per 100 g versus the category’s 374 kcal.

Ingredients

Lait de coco allégé 31,8% (eau, extrait de noix de coco), eau, chocolat 18% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant: lécithine, arôme naturel de vanille), sucre, eau de coco, amidon, protéines de pomme de terre, émulsifiant: mono et diglycérides d’acides gras , épaississant : carraghénanes, sel.

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