Why is Gervita Fraise Melba classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the base dairy ingredients are combined with many industrial additives; the label lists modified starch (E1422), pectin (E440), guar gum (E412), gelatin (non‑porcine), citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331), calcium citrates (E333), flavorings, cochineal color (E120), beta‑carotene (E160a) and other stabilizers, all typical of NOVA 4 foods.

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

With 14.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert provides a rapid source of glucose that can raise blood‑sugar levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and its modest salt (0.11 g) does not exacerbate hypertension but the overall high sugar load outweighs any benefit.

Based on the ingredient list, is Gervita Fraise Melba suitable for a vegan diet?

No; the product contains dairy components (fromage blanc, cream) and gelatin, both animal‑derived, so it cannot be considered vegan or vegetarian for strict definitions.

Gervita, Gervita fruits, danone • 0.4 kg

Gervita fraise melba 100 g x 4

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Gervita Fraise Melba is a ready‑to‑eat sweet dairy dessert made from fromage blanc, cream, strawberries and pear, classified in the milk and yogurt subgroup of the “Milk and dairy products” PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its relatively high levels of fat (8.3 g), saturated fat (5.8 g) and sugars (14.5 g) per 100 g, while providing 4.4 g of protein and modest salt (0.11 g). The formulation also includes several food additives such as modified starch (E1422), gelatin (non‑porcine), citric acid (E330), colorants (cochineal E120, beta‑carotene E160a) and thickeners, which may be concerns for consumers seeking cleaner labels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal153 kcal

Fat8.3 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars14.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy desserts, Gervita Fraise Melba contains roughly double the sugar (14.5 g vs 7.5 g), about 40 % more total fat (8.3 g vs 6.0 g) and 60 % more saturated fat (5.8 g vs 3.7 g), while its salt (0.11 g) is well below the average 1.0 g and its energy density (153 kcal) exceeds the category norm of 113 kcal.

Ingredients

Fromage blanc (LAIT) (46,4%), crème (LAIT), fraise (10%), sucre (8,9%), poire (4,6%), sirop de glucose-fructose (2,8%), épaississants: amidon transformé (E1422), pectine(E440), gomme guar (E412), gélatine (non porcine), correcteurs d'acidité: acide citrique (E330), citrate de sodium (E331), citrates de calcium (E333), arômes (LAIT), colorants: cochenille (E120), béta-carotène (E160a), gousses de vanille épuisées, ferments lactiques (LAIT)

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