Why is Danonino fruit classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the product includes added refined sugar, fruit concentrates, and food-grade thickeners and stabilizers, it falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category. The label lists three additives: E1442 (modified corn starch), E412 (guar gum) and natural flavorings.

How does the sugar content of Danonino fruit affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, which is a concern for people managing diabetes; however, its very low salt (0.08 g) means it has minimal impact on blood pressure for hypertensive individuals.

Is the modified corn starch (E1442) used as a thickener in this product a problem for people with corn allergies?

E1442 is a food-grade starch derived from corn, so individuals with a proven corn allergy should avoid this product, as the ingredient can trigger an allergic reaction; milk is the only declared allergen on the label.

Danone, Danonino, Danonino fruits • 0.6 kg

Danonino aux fruits fraise framboise abricot 100 g x 6

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Danonino fruit (strawberry, raspberry and apricot) is a sweetened, fruit-flavored fromage blanc produced in France and sold in 100 g packs (6 x 100 g). It belongs to the milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to added sugars, fruit concentrates and three food additives (E1442, E412 and natural flavorings). While it provides 6.3 g of protein, calcium citrate and vitamin D per 100 g, the product also contains 10.6 g of sugar and several additives, making it less suitable for low-sugar or clean-label diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal93 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates11.3 g

Sugars10.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert, Danonino contains significantly more sugar (10.6 g vs 7.45 g per 100 g) while its saturated fat (1.8 g) and salt (0.08 g) are well below the category averages of 3.71 g and 1 g respectively.

Ingredients

Fromage blanc au LAIT pasteurisé (85%), sucre (7%), fruits : framboise (6,3%), fraise (6,2%), abricot (5,5%), jus de framboise à basede concentré (dans variété framboise), épaississants : amidon transformé de maïs: E1442, gomme guar: E412, jus d'abricot à base de concentré (dans variété abricot), citrates de calcium, arômes naturels, jus concentré de citron, jus concentré de sureau (dans variété framboise), concentré de carotte noire (dans variétés fraise et abricot), vitamine D

84%

35%

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