Why is Actimel 0% classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink undergoes multiple processing steps, including concentration, reconstitution and fortification, and it contains additives such as pectin (a thickener), mineral concentrate from milk, and non‑nutritive sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame‑K) that place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Actimel 0% affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3 g of sugar and 0.1 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower in both sugar and sodium than many dairy drinks, but the sugar is still present and the sweeteners may influence insulin response, so diabetic individuals should count it as a modest carbohydrate source, while the low salt makes it relatively safe for hypertension when consumed in moderation.

Is the skimmed milk in Actimel 0% a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes. The primary ingredient is skimmed milk, which is a declared allergen, so anyone with an IgE‑mediated milk allergy should avoid this product.

Actimel, Danone • 10 x 100 g

Actimel 0%

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Product Insights

Actimel 0% is a fermented skim‑milk drink enriched with vitamins B6 and D, marketed as a low‑fat, low‑sugar dairy beverage. It belongs to the Beverages group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to added sweeteners, pectin and mineral concentrate. Nutritionally it offers very low fat (0.1 g), low salt (0.1 g) and moderate sugar (3 g) per 100 g, but the presence of non‑nutritive sweeteners and added acids means it is not a “clean‑label” product.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal27 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates3 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy beverage, Actimel 0% contains far less fat (0.1 g vs 1.04 g), saturated fat (0.03 g vs 1.28 g), sugar (3 g vs 5.69 g), salt (0.1 g vs 1.06 g) and energy (27 kcal vs 70 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Lait écrémé, lait écrémé reconstitué à base de lait concentré et en poudre, eau, , épaississant: (pectine), concentré de minéraux du lait, édulcorants (sucralose, acésulfame-K), ferments lactiques dont Lactobacillus casei (lait), vitamine D, B6, arôme naturel

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Actimel 0%

Beverages

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal27 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates3 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

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