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Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate
Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
View detailsDr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate
Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate by Dr. Oetker provides 444 kcal per 100 g, with 11.1 g of sugars and 11.1 g of protein. That is 62% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Desserts category. Contains: gelatin, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tbsp (9g) mix (9 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 444 kcal | 40 kcal | 292 +52% | |
| Total fat | 22.2 g | 2 g | 3% | 14.2 +56% |
| Saturated fat | 16.7 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 8 +110% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.4 g | 4 g | 1% | 40.5 +10% |
| Total sugars | 11.1 g | 1 g | 29.3 −62% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 1 g | 2% | 4.9 +128% |
| Salt | 3.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.8 +268% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3367 Desserts products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from August 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other desserts
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cocoa (processed with alkali), dried glucose syrup, palm kernel oil, fructose, modified corn starch, gelatin, palm oil, sodium alginate, caramel color, sodium caseinate (milk), tetrasodium pyrophosphate, salt, sucralose, tocopherols, dipotassium phosphate, mono and diglycerides, lactylic esters of fatty acids, acetylated tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides, red 40, sulfur dioxide (a preservative)
- Allergens
- GelatinMilk
Additives 13
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 tbsp (9g) mix (9 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0058336135002
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate?
Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate contains 444 kcal per 100 g and about 40 kcal per serving (1 tbsp (9g) mix (9 g)).
How much sugar is in Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate?
Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate has 11.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gelatin, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Dr. oetker, light mousses, instant dessert mix, dark chocolate contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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