Why is Hipro fruit citron classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from skimmed milk but also includes industrial thickeners (modified corn starch, guar gum), acidity regulators (sodium citrate, citric acid), and low‑calorie sweeteners (acesulfame‑K, sucralose) together with flavorings and a carrot‑juice concentrate; these processed ingredients and the multiple manufacturing steps place it in NOVA group 4, the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Hipro fruit citron affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 3.3 g of sugar and 0.09 g of salt per 100 g, the product is relatively low in both sugar and sodium, which is favorable for blood‑glucose and blood‑pressure management, but the presence of artificial sweeteners means it should still be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Is the milk in Hipro fruit citron a concern for people with cow's milk allergy?

Yes; skimmed cow's milk is the primary ingredient (approximately 90 % of the formulation) and is listed as an allergen, so the product is unsafe for individuals with a cow's milk allergy.

Danone • 320g (2x160g)

Hipro fruit citron

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Hipro fruit citron is a lemon‑flavoured dairy dessert made primarily from skimmed milk, classified in the milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains several additives such as E1442, E412, E330, E331, E950 and E955. While it is low in sugars, fat and salt and delivers a high protein content (≈9 g per 100 g), the presence of artificial sweeteners and multiple food additives may be a concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal53 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates3.7 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy dessert (7.45 g sugar, 1 g salt and 3.76 g protein per 100 g), Hipro fruit citron contains only 3.3 g of sugar, 0.09 g of salt and 9.3 g of protein, making it significantly lower in sugar and salt while markedly higher in protein.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé (89,8%), citron (5,5 %), épaississants (amidon transformé de maïs: E1442, gomme guar: E412), correcteurs d'acidité (citrate de sodium: E331, acide citrique: E330), ferments lactiques (LAIT), concentré des minéraux du LAIT, arôme naturel de citron avec autres arômes naturels, jus concentré de carotte, édulcorants (acésulfame-k: E950, sucralose: E955), vitamine D. LAIT : Origine France

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