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

The product includes added sugars, a fruit‑based pectin thickener (E440), additional stabilisers, and flavorings such as concentrated carrot and ditron extracts, all of which are ingredients typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar content in Activia Fraise affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10.9 g of total sugars and about 6.5 g of added sugars per 100 g, the yogurt can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its low salt (0.14 g) poses less risk for hypertension but the high sugar still limits its suitability for heart‑healthy diets.

Is the milk in Activia Fraise a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The formulation contains whole milk, skimmed milk powder, cream and a milk mineral concentrate, so it is not safe for individuals with a milk allergy and it provides lactose that can trigger intolerance symptoms.

Activia, Danone • 500 g (4 x 125 g)

Activia Fraise

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Activia Fraise is a strawberry‑flavoured yogurt produced by Danone, belonging to the milk and dairy product family. It delivers 89 kcal, 3.4 g fat (2.3 g saturated), 10.9 g sugars, 0.14 g salt and 3.3 g protein per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and being classified as NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed). The yogurt provides live Bifidus cultures and 8.4 % fruit content, but its added sugar (≈6.5 g) and overall sugar level exceed the typical yogurt average, and the processing level reduces its nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal89 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates11.2 g

Sugars10.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average yogurt (7.46 g sugars, 5.97 g fat, 3.71 g saturated fat, 1.03 g salt, 113 kcal), Activia Fraise is lower in fat, saturated fat, salt and calories but contains noticeably more sugar.

Ingredients

lait entier (Origine: France), fraise (8,4%), lait écrémé concentré ou en poudre (Origine: UE), SUcre (6,5%)), crème (lait) (Origine France), épaississants (pectines de fruits), ferments (dont (Bifidus ActiRegularis) (lait), jus de. ditron et de carotte noire concentrés arôme naturel (lait), concentré des mineraux du lait

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