Why is Fruttolo classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines refined ingredients such as added sugar, corn starch and fruit purees with a dairy base, and includes a stabiliser (guar gum, listed as E412). This level of formulation and the presence of additives place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in Fruttolo affect a diabetic or weight‑management diet?

At 12 g of sugar per 100 g, Fruttolo provides a moderate amount of rapidly digestible carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels; people with diabetes or those monitoring calorie intake should consume it sparingly and balance it with lower‑sugar foods.

Is Fruttolo suitable for gluten‑free, vegetarian or vegan diets?

Fruttolo is certified gluten‑free and is suitable for vegetarians because it contains dairy, but it is not vegan since the core ingredient is fresh cheese and it also includes a milk mineral concentrate, which are animal‑derived.

Nestlé • 300 g

Fruttolo

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Fruttolo is a light sweetened fresh cheese dessert with fruit, classified in the dairy desserts group. It is low in salt (0.09 g per 100 g), provides modest protein (5.4 g) and added vitamin D, and carries gluten‑free, no‑preservatives and no‑colorings claims. However, it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) with a Nutri‑Score of C, contains added sugar, corn starch and the stabiliser guar gum (E412), and its sugar level is 12 g per 100 g, which is higher than typical for its category.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal109 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fermented dairy dessert, Fruttolo contains slightly more sugar (12 g vs 11.05 g) but less fat (3.8 g vs 4.89 g), markedly less salt (0.09 g vs 0.58 g) and lower energy (109 kcal vs 131.5 kcal).

Ingredients

FORMAGGIO FRESCO LEGGERO DOLCE ALLA FRUTTA ADDIZIONATO CON VITAMINA D. Ingredienti, FORMAGGIO fresco leggero 60%. Zucchero, acqua, purea di frutta 3% ( purea di fragola-pera-banana, purea di fragola-banana da concentrato), amido di mais, succhi concentrati (limone, carota, carota nera, barbabietola rossa), concentrato di minerali del LATTE, stabilizzante (gomma di guar), aromi naturali, vitamina D.

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