Why is Mousse au chocolat classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and which ingredients drive this rating?

The NOVA 3 classification reflects that the mousse is made from several refined and added components such as sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla, egg whites, butter, egg yolk and fresh cream, which involve industrial processing rather than being a single whole food.

How does the high fat and moderate salt content of this mousse affect heart‑healthy or weight‑management diets?

The 22.3 g of fat per 100 g, especially 2.6 g of saturated fat, contributes significant calories and can raise LDL cholesterol, while the 0.8 g of salt adds to sodium intake; both factors may challenge heart‑healthy or calorie‑restricted eating plans and should be consumed in moderation.

Is the presence of egg white and butter a concern for people with egg or dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains egg white, egg yolk and butter, all of which are known allergens; individuals with egg or dairy sensitivities should avoid this mousse.

La Maison des Desserts • 400 g

Mousse au chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mousse au chocolat is a dairy‑based dessert belonging to the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed product with several added ingredients. With 22.3 g of fat (including 2.6 g saturated), 0.8 g of salt and only 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, it offers decent protein (6.9 g) but is relatively high in fat and salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars25 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical desserts, this chocolate mousse contains far less sugar but over four times the fat and slightly more salt than the category average.

Ingredients

Chocolat noir à 72% de cacao (pâte de cacao, sucre, beurre de cacao, cacao, vanille) 27%, blanc d'_oeuf_, sucre, _beurre_ pâtissier, jaune d'_oeuf_, crème fraîche (_lait_, ferments).

84%

35%

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140 g