Why is RÉCRÉ O'LÉ Goûter laitier Gourdes Chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dessert uses multiple industrial steps such as milk concentration, skimmed‑milk powder, modified corn starch, and added thickeners, which place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category; it lists two additives: the thickener xanthan gum (E415) and an unspecified additive coded E14xx.

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

With 11 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by people with diabetes, while its low salt level (0.12 g) is unlikely to impact hypertension but the overall sugar load remains a concern.

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

Yes; the dessert contains whole concentrated milk and skimmed‑milk powder, providing about 4.24 g of lactose per 100 g, making it unsuitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant.

Goûter laitier, Mont Blanc, RÉCRÉ O'LÉ • 340 g

RÉCRÉ O'LÉ Goûter laitier Gourdes Chocolat 4x85g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

RÉCRÉ O'LÉ Goûter laitier Gourdes Chocolat is a refrigerated chocolate‑flavored dairy dessert that belongs to the Milk and dairy products and Dairy desserts families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as a ultra‑processed NOVA 4 product, offering 107 kcal, 3.6 g fat (2.3 g saturated), 11 g sugars, 0.12 g salt, 3.1 g protein and 146 mg calcium per 100 g, with a notable 2.1 g of fiber and no artificial flavors or preservatives, but it does contain added sugars and the additives E14xx and xanthan gum (E415). The dessert is made in France from French milk, bears multiple sustainability certifications, achieves an Eco‑Score of A‑plus and is packaged in cardboard and a pouch, although some packaging materials are unspecified.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal107 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, this product provides slightly lower sugar (11 g vs 11.05 g), lower fat (3.6 g vs 4.89 g), lower saturated fat (2.3 g vs 2.75 g) and much lower salt (0.12 g vs 0.58 g), while delivering more fiber (2.1 g vs 0.76 g) but less protein (3.1 g vs 6.74 g).

Ingredients

LAIT origine France 86 % (LAIT entier concentré, poudre de LAIT écrémé), sucre, amidon transformé de maïs, chocolat en poudre 2,2 % (sucre, cacao en poudre), amidon de maïs, chocolat extra fin 0,5 % (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao), épaississant : gomme xanthane, concentré de minéraux du LAIT, vitamine D.

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