Why is this yoghurt classified as minimally processed (NOVA 1) and what ingredients keep it low‑processed?

It contains only cows’ milk and live bacterial cultures, without added emulsifiers, preservatives, sweeteners or other industrial additives, so the manufacturing steps are limited to pasteurisation and fermentation, which qualifies it as NOVA 1.

How does the sugar and salt content of this fat‑free yoghurt affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 6.4 g of sugars and 0.18 g of salt per 100 g, the product is relatively low in both, making it generally compatible with controlled‑carbohydrate and low‑sodium diets, though the sugars still count toward daily intake and should be monitored.

Is the cows’ milk in this yoghurt a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes; cows’ milk is the primary ingredient and is listed as an allergen, so anyone allergic to milk or who is lactose intolerant should avoid this product or select a certified lactose‑free alternative.

Sainsbury's • 500g

fat free natural yoghurt

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Sainsbury’s fat‑free natural yoghurt is a plain, low‑fat dairy product made primarily from cows’ milk and live probiotic cultures. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, belongs to the PNNS group “Milk and dairy products”, and is classified as NOVA 1, reflecting its minimal processing; per 100 g it provides 48 kcal, 0.5 g fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 0.18 g salt, 6.4 g sugars and 5 g protein. While the low fat, salt and sugar levels are advantageous, the presence of dairy makes it unsuitable for those avoiding milk, and the live bacteria mean it is not vegan.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal48 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates6.4 g

Sugars6.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average yogurts, this fat‑free natural yoghurt has about one‑tenth the fat, about one‑sixth the salt, roughly 30 % less sugar and more than 30 % higher protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Fat Free Natural Yogurt (_Cows' Milk_), Live bacteria (Bifidobacterium species, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus)

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal48 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates6.4 g

Sugars6.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average yogurts, this fat‑free natural yoghurt has about one‑tenth the fat, about one‑sixth the salt, roughly 30 % less sugar and more than 30 % higher protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

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