Why is Skyr Icelandic Style Strawberry classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product includes multiple processed ingredients beyond plain dairy, such as modified starch, lemon juice concentrate, carrot colour, natural flavour, lactic cultures, microbial rennet and a phenylalanine source, plus five listed additives: E950 (acesulfame K), E951 (aspartame), E415 (xanthan gum), E440 (pectin) and a general natural flavour additive.

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

With only 3.8 g of sugar and 0.10 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in both nutrients, making it generally suitable for diabetic and hypertensive diets, though the artificial sweeteners should be considered according to individual tolerance.

Are the artificial sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame K safe for people with phenylketonuria?

Aspartame releases phenylalanine when metabolised, so individuals with phenylketonuria should avoid this product, while acesulfame K does not contain phenylalanine and is considered safe for them.

Pilos • 150 g

Skyr Icelandic Style Strawberry

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Skyr Icelandic Style Strawberry is a dairy dessert belonging to the milk and dairy products group, featuring a Nutri‑Score of A and classified in NOVA group 4. It delivers a low‑fat (0.2 g), low‑sugar (3.8 g) and low‑salt (0.10 g) profile while providing a higher‑than‑average protein content of 8.9 g per 100 g. However, the product is considered ultra‑processed and lists five additives, including artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K) and thickeners, which may be a concern for clean‑label consumers and those sensitive to phenylalanine.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal56 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert (≈11 g sugar, 4.9 g fat and 6.7 g protein per 100 g), this Skyr Icelandic Style Strawberry contains only 3.8 g sugar, 0.2 g fat and 8.9 g protein.

Ingredients

Cream cheese preparation with 20% strawberry preparation with sweeteners, low-fat milk content. Ingredients: Skimmed milk, water, 7% strawberry, modified starch, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavor (contains milk), thickeners: pectins, xanthan gum; coloring carrot concentrate, sweeteners: aspartame, acesulfame K; Lactic acid cultures, microbial rennet. Phenylalanine source. Nutritional values an energy Contains *low fat. Unopened below +8 °C fat has a minimum shelf life of: see lid. of which saturated fatty acids 0.1 g DE carbohydrates of which sugar protein 0/100 g 247kJ/.

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