Why is Chocolate Reduced Fat Ultra-filtered Milk classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the milk undergoes industrial processes such as ultra-filtration, addition of lactase enzyme, and inclusion of multiple non-nutritive sweeteners, stabilizers and flavor enhancers; the additives are acesulfame potassium (E950), sucralose (E955), dipotassium phosphate (E340ii), carrageenan (E407), natural and artificial flavors, and a small amount of salt.

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

The 5 g of sugar per 100 g adds a moderate carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should limit portion size, while the 0.29 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low but still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be monitored by those with hypertension.

Is the milk in this product a concern for individuals with milk allergies?

Yes - although the drink is lactose-free, it contains reduced-fat ultra-filtered cow's milk, which provides milk proteins that can trigger allergic reactions, and the label clearly indicates it contains milk.

fairlife • 52 fl oz

Chocolate Reduced Fat Ultra-filtered milk

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Chocolate Reduced Fat Ultra-filtered Milk is a lactose-free, chocolate-flavoured milk drink produced by fairlife that falls under the Milk and dairy products and Milk and yogurt categories. The drink carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4), reflecting its moderate levels of sugar (5 g per 100 g) and salt (0.29 g per 100 g) together with a modest fat content and 5.4 g of protein. Positive aspects include lower-than-average sugar and salt compared with typical flavored milks and added vitamins A and D, while negative aspects are the presence of several artificial sweeteners (acesulfame potassium, sucralose), emulsifiers and the overall ultra-processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal140 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Cholesterol0 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average chocolate milk, this product provides less sugar (5 g vs 7.46 g per 100 g) and less salt (0.29 g vs 1.03 g) while delivering more protein (5.42 g vs 3.76 g).

Ingredients

REDUCED FAT ULTRA-FILTERED MILK, SUGAR, ALKALIZED COCOA, LACTASE ENZYME, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3. CONTAINS MILK.

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14oz