Why is Bebida de Almendras classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is considered ultra‑processed because it includes added sugar and several food‑grade additives: calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid (E338) as a stabiliser, citrus‑derived emulsifiers (E472c) and a fatty‑acid ester (E570) that improve texture and shelf‑life.

How does the sugar and salt content in Bebida de Almendras affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the beverage adds modest carbohydrates that diabetics should count toward their daily allowance, while its very low salt level (0.01 g per 100 g) is negligible for blood‑pressure management.

Is Bebida de Almendras suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free and nut‑free diets?

The product is certified vegan and gluten‑free, but it contains 2 % almonds, so it is not safe for individuals with nut allergies or for a completely nut‑free diet.

Milbona • 1 l

Bebida de Almendras

Beverages

Product Insights

Bebida de Almendras is a 1‑liter plant‑based milk alternative (pnns_groups: Plant-based milk substitutes) produced by Milbona and sold at Lidl. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing added sugar, calcium phosphates (E338), an emulsifier (E472c) and a fatty acid ester (E570) while providing low fat, low salt and modest protein (0.43 g per 100 g). The drink is vegan and gluten‑free but lists almonds as a 2 % ingredient, making it unsuitable for nut‑allergic consumers despite its low‑calorie, low‑fat profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal25 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates3.1 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based milk alternative, its sugar (2.6 g), fat (≈0 g) and salt (0.01 g) per 100 g are all substantially lower than the category averages of 10.75 g sugar, 6.97 g fat and 0.37 g salt.

Ingredients

water, sugar, 2% almonds, calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid (e-338), emulsing: citrus esters of monkeys and diglycerides of fatty acids (e-472c)

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