Why is Dessert Végétal Mangue - Au lait de coco classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes several industrially processed components such as modified tapioca and corn starches, concentrated fruit juices, and added sugars, alongside three additives: pectin (E440) used as a thickener, agar‑agar (E406) for gelation, and a generic natural flavouring (E14xx). These ingredients indicate multiple processing steps beyond simple whole‑food preparation.

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

With 8.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the dessert provides a moderate amount of simple carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels. People managing diabetes should treat it as a treat, consuming it in small portions and accounting for the sugars within their total daily carbohydrate allowance.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and keto dietary patterns?

The dessert is fully vegan and contains no intentional gluten ingredients, although trace gluten is listed due to possible cross‑contamination. It is not compatible with a keto diet because the 12 g of total carbohydrates (including 8.8 g sugars) per 100 g exceed typical keto carbohydrate limits.

Envia,Lidl • 4 x 100 g

Dessert Végétal Mangue - Au lait de coco

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Dessert Végétal Mangue - Au lait de coco is a plant‑based fermented dessert made from reduced‑fat coconut milk and mango, marketed as a vegan yogurt alternative. It belongs to the "Milk and yogurt" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed product that includes added sugars, modified starches and three additives (E440 pectin, E406 agar‑agar and a generic natural flavour). Nutritionally it provides 92 kcal, 4.4 g fat (4 g saturated), 8.8 g sugars, 0.1 g salt, 0.6 g protein and 0.8 g fibre per 100 g, offering low salt but moderate sugar and modest protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal92 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars8.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based yogurt, this dessert contains slightly more sugar (8.8 g vs 7.46 g) while delivering lower fat (4.4 g vs 5.97 g), much less salt (0.1 g vs 1.03 g) and fewer calories (92 kcal vs 113 kcal).

Ingredients

75% lait de coco allégé (eau, extrait de noix de coco), 10% mangue, 8.4% sucre, amidon modifié de tapioca, amidon modifié de maïs, jus concentré de fruits de la passion, arôme naturel, jus concentré de carotte, jus concentré de citron, concentré de carotte, épaississants: pectines, agar-agar; ferments

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