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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation goes beyond basic milk and sugar, incorporating industrial ingredients such as maltodextrin, modified corn starch, glucose syrup, sodium alginate, carrageenan (E407), natural flavorings and the food‑grade colorant riboflavin (E101), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 12 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and is therefore not ideal for tight diabetic control, while its low salt level of 0.15 g per 100 g stays well within recommended limits for hypertension, though the overall carbohydrate load should still be considered.

Is the carrageenan (E407) used in this product considered safe, and does it pose any health concerns?

Carrageenan (E407) is approved as a food thickener and is generally recognized as safe, but some studies suggest it may trigger gastrointestinal irritation in sensitive individuals, so people with gut sensitivities may wish to limit their intake.

Crème Dessert, MONT BLANC • 570 g

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Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

MONT BLANC vanilla cream dessert is a vanilla‑flavored dairy dessert that belongs to the milk and dairy products group, specifically the dairy desserts subcategory. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, marking it as ultra‑processed due to added sugar, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, modified corn starch, sodium alginate, carrageenan (E407) and the colorant riboflavin (E101). While it offers modest protein (2.9 g per 100 g) and low salt, its sugar level (12 g per 100 g) exceeds the average for similar desserts and it contains milk, making it unsuitable for those with dairy allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal123 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Per 100 g, the dessert contains 12 g of sugar (slightly above the 11.05 g average for dairy desserts), 2.3 g of saturated fat and 0.15 g of salt (both below the typical 2.75 g and 0.58 g), and only 2.9 g of protein compared with the category’s 6.73 g average.

Ingredients

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.

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal123 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

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