Why is Danacol Drink classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrial ingredients such as esterified plant sterols, a modified starch thickener (E1422), citric acid (E330), sodium citrates (E331), and two non‑nutritive sweeteners (acesulfame‑K, E950 and sucralose, E955), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 4.1 g of sugar and 0.13 g of salt per 100 g, the drink provides moderate carbohydrate load but low sodium; the sugars are from added sweeteners rather than added sugar, so it does not spike blood glucose as much as regular sugar, yet people with diabetes should still count the carbs, and those with hypertension benefit from the low salt level.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Yes, the formula contains skimmed milk and skimmed milk powder, which are sources of lactose and the declared milk allergen, making it unsuitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy.

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Product Insights

Danacol Drink is an artificially sweetened beverage made from skimmed milk, milk powder and flavored with lemon, belonging to the artificially sweetened beverages family. It offers low fat (1.1 g per 100 g), modest protein (3.2 g) and contains no added sugars, using non‑nutritive sweeteners instead. However, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of C and includes several additives such as esterified sterols, modified starch (E1422), citric acid (E330), sodium citrates (E331), acesulfame‑K (E950) and sucralose (E955), while still delivering moderate sugar (4.1 g) and low salt (0.13 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal40 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4.4 g

Sugars4.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy beverage, this drink contains less sugar, salt, saturated fat and calories while having a similar fat content.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé et LAIT écrémé en poudre, ester de stérol végétal (2,7% dont 1,6% de stérol végétal libre), épaississants (amidon transformé: E1422), arômes, arôme naturel de citron, correcteurs d'acidité (acide citrique: E330, citrates de sodium: E331) édulcorants (acésulfame-K: E950, sucralose: E955), ferments lactiques (LAIT)

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