Why is Crème dessert chocolat noir classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cream combines refined ingredients such as skimmed milk, added sugars, cocoa powder, and modified corn starch, and it includes industrial additives: lecithin (E322) as an emulsifier, carrageenan (E407) as a thickener, and flavorings. These factors place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this chocolate dessert cream affect a diabetic diet?

With 15.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the product delivers a high glycemic load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes unless consumed in very small portions and accounted for within daily carbohydrate limits.

Is the milk in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

Yes. The cream contains 67 % skimmed milk and additional lactose from milk minerals, so it provides a significant amount of lactose and is not recommended for those with lactose intolerance or milk allergy.

Envia • 500 g (4 x 125 g)

Crème dessert chocolat noir

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Crème dessert chocolat noir is a refrigerated chocolate‑flavored dessert cream that belongs to the milk and dairy products family, specifically the dairy desserts category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA group 4, reflecting the presence of added sugars, refined cocoa powder, an emulsifier (lecithin) and a thickener (carrageenan). Nutritionally, the product is low in fat, saturated fat and salt but contains a high amount of sugars (15.9 g per 100 g), while its Eco‑Score of A highlights a relatively low environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal112 kcal

Fat2.4 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates18.8 g

Sugars15.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy desserts, this cream contains about 44 % more sugar (15.9 g vs 11.05 g per 100 g) while its fat (2.4 g), saturated fat (1.5 g) and salt (0.27 g) are all well below the category averages of 4.89 g, 2.75 g and 0.58 g respectively.

Ingredients

67% lait écrémé (Origine : France), sucre, lactose et minéraux du lait, crème (lait (Origine : France)), cacao' maigre en poudre, amidon modifié de maïs, 2% chocolat noir (pate de cacao, sucre, cacao maigre en poudre, émulsifiant : lécithines, épaississant : carraghénanes ; arome, protéine de lait.

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