Why is MONT BLANC Crème dessert classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the recipe relies heavily on industrial ingredients and processing aids. The additive list includes sodium alginate (E401), carrageenan (E407), riboflavin (E101) as a colour, guar gum (E412), maltodextrin, glucose syrup and other stabilisers, all typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar content in this dessert affect a diabetic diet?

At 14 g of sugars per 100 g, the dessert provides a high amount of simple carbohydrates that can quickly raise blood glucose; diabetics should treat it as an occasional treat and count it within their daily carbohydrate allowance, consuming it sparingly.

Is the praliné component in this dessert a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the praliné layer contains hazelnuts and almonds, making the product unsuitable for individuals with tree‑nut allergies, and the overall label also flags milk as an allergen.

Crème Dessert, MONT BLANC • 750 g

MONT BLANC Crème dessert Coupelles Chocolat, Sav Vanille, Praliné 6x125g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The product is a shelf-stable dairy dessert from the Milk and dairy products family, offering vanilla, chocolate and praliné flavours in 6×125 g cups. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed formulation that includes several additives such as sodium alginate (E401), carrageenan (E407), riboflavin (E101) and guar gum (E412). Nutritionally it provides 126 kcal, 3.9 g fat (2.2 g saturated), 14 g sugars and only 0.14 g salt per 100 g, so it is relatively low in calories, fat and salt but high in sugar.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal126 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy desserts, this product contains more sugar (14 g vs 11.05 g per 100 g) while offering lower fat (3.9 g vs 4.89 g), saturated fat (2.2 g vs 2.75 g), salt (0.14 g vs 0.58 g) and energy (126 kcal vs 131.5 kcal).

Ingredients

Saveur Vanille : LAIT origine France 83 % (LAIT entier concentré, poudre de LAIT écrémé), sucre, maltodextrine, amidon transformé de maïs, sirop de glucose, amidon de maïs, arôme naturel, épaississants : alginate de sodium - carraghénanes, sel, colorant : riboflavine. Chocolat : LAIT origine France 78 % (LAIT entier concentré, poudre de LAIT écrémé), sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, amidon de maïs, chocolat 1,0% (cacao en poudre, cacao maigre en poudre, pâte de cacao, sucre), amidon transformé de maïs, épaississant : gomme guar. Praliné : LAIT origine France 82 % (LAIT entier concentré, poudre de LAIT écrémé), sucre, sirop de glucose, praliné 2,0 % (sucre, NOISETTES, AMANDES), amidon transformé de maïs, maltodextrine, amidon de maïs, épaississants : alginate de sodium - carraghénanes, arôme, sel.

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