Why is Mousse au Chocolate - Sauerkirsch‑Chili classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined sugars, glucose‑fructose syrup, emulsifiers, flavor extracts and color concentrates, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the label lists the additives E322 (lecithin), E330 (citric acid) and E420 (sorbitol).

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of sugar per 100 g, the mousse can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its 0.13 g of salt is lower than many snacks but still adds to overall sodium intake, requiring moderation for hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The mousse contains milk, butterfat and soy lecithin, so it is not vegan; its high sugar level makes it unsuitable for a keto diet despite the high fat content; it contains no pork or animal rennet, so it could be halal if certified; it has no wheat ingredients, making it gluten‑free, though it may carry nut traces.

Aldi, Moser Roth • 150g (5 x 30g)

Mousse au Chocolate - Sauerkirsch-Chili

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mousse au Chocolate - Sauerkirsch‑Chili is a sweet snack belonging to the Sugary snacks and Chocolate products groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with a high fat (38 g), saturated fat (24 g) and sugar (28 g) content per 100 g, but it also provides 5.6 g of fiber, 7.4 g of protein and a low salt level (0.13 g). The product contains milk, soy lecithin and possible nut traces, and includes the additives E322 (lecithin), E330 (citric acid) and E420 (sorbitol).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal544 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat24 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars28 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this chocolate mousse has less sugar and salt but considerably more total fat and saturated fat.

Ingredients

Edel-Bitterschokolade (Kakaomasse, Kakaobutter, Zucker, magerer Kakao, Emulgator Lecithine (Soja), Vanilleextrakt), Zucker, Kakaomasse, Glukosesirup, Butterreinfett, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, konzentrierter Sauerkirschsaft (3,3%), Feuchthaltemittel Sorbit, Kakaobutter, Maisstärke, natürliche Aromen, Säuerungsmittel Citronensäure, Emulgator Lecithine (Soja), färbende Konzentrate (Schwarze Karotte, Hibiskus), Chili-Extrakt. Kann auch Haselnuss, Mandel, Erdnuss und andere Nüsse enthalten.

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