Why does Mousse au chocolat receive a Nutri‑Score of E, and which nutrients are responsible for this low rating?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm assigns negative points for high energy, high sugars, and high saturated fat; this mousse provides 406 kcal, 26 g of sugars and 18.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which generates the maximum negative points, while it gains no positive points because it contains no fruit, vegetables, fibre or other qualifying nutrients, resulting in a grade of E.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content of this mousse affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 26 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, and the 18.5 g of saturated fat can increase LDL cholesterol, a risk factor for hypertension and heart disease; although the salt is low, the overall high energy and fat load limit its suitability for these dietary concerns.

Is the egg content in this mousse a concern for individuals with egg allergy?

Yes, the product lists both egg white and egg yolk among its ingredients, and egg is a listed allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this mousse.

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Mousse au chocolat

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This chocolate mousse is a milk‑based dessert classified in the dairy‑desserts group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E (score 22) and belongs to NOVA group 3, reflecting a high level of processing and a nutritional profile that is high in sugar (26 g), total fat (30.1 g) and saturated fat (18.5 g) while providing modest protein (6.6 g). The product also contains common allergens such as egg and milk, and its salt content is relatively low at 0.15 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal407 kcal

Fat30.1 g

Saturated Fat18.5 g

Carbohydrates27.3 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dessert, this chocolate mousse contains about 2.4 times more sugar, over six times more total and saturated fat, and roughly a quarter of the typical salt level.

Ingredients

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

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La Maison des Desserts

400 g