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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes added sugar, cocoa powder, a starch thickener and pectin, which are industrial ingredients; the only listed additive is E440 (pectin) used as a thickening agent.

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

The high sugar level (16 g per 100 g) can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should limit portions, while the salt amount (0.12 g per 100 g) is relatively low and poses less of a concern for hypertension but should still be considered within daily sodium limits.

Is the whole milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the dessert contains whole milk that provides about 3.7 g of lactose per 100 g, which can trigger symptoms in lactose‑intolerant individuals, so they should avoid it or choose a lactase‑treated alternative.

Naturalia • 440 g

Crème dessert au chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The product is a chocolate‑flavored frozen dessert cream that belongs to the milk and dairy products group, specifically dairy desserts. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the inclusion of added sugars, cocoa powder, a thickener (pectin) and a small amount of an additive. While it provides modest protein (3.7 g) and fiber (1.1 g) per 100 g, its sugar content is high (16 g) and it contains milk, making it unsuitable for lactose‑intolerant individuals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal139 kcal

Fat5 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for chocolate dairy desserts, this cream contains more sugar (16 g vs 11.05 g) and slightly more fat (5 g vs 4.89 g) per 100 g, but its salt level is markedly lower (0.12 g vs 0.58 g).

Ingredients

Lait entier (France) 79,7%, sucre blond de canne, chocolat en poudre 5% (sucre blond de canne, poudre de cacao), crème (France) 3,5%, amidon de manioc, poudre de cacao maigre 1,1%, lait écrémé en poudre (France), épaississant : pectine. Sucre et cacao issus du commerce équitable. Ingredients issus de l'aqriculture biologique.

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