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

The product combines several processed ingredients such as concentrated skimmed milk, rehydrated prunes, corn starch, lemon‑juice concentrate and natural flavourings, and it also uses the additive E440 (pectin) as a thickener, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this yogurt affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 7.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the yogurt provides a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit portions; the low salt level (0.14 g) has minimal impact on blood pressure, making it generally acceptable for hypertensive individuals when consumed in moderation.

Is Yaourt probotiques suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains dairy; it is not keto‑friendly due to its sugar content; it is not certified halal as it includes milk and bacterial cultures that may be animal‑derived; and it may contain traces of gluten, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free.

Activia • 4 x 115 g

Yaourt probotiques

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Yaourt probotiques is a probiotic yogurt marketed by Activia, falling in the milk and dairy products group and specifically the dairy desserts sub‑category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, with low salt (0.14 g/100 g) and moderate fiber (1.6 g) but contains 7.6 g of sugars and 1.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g. The product also lists milk and hazelnut as allergens and includes the additive E440 (pectin) among its ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal89 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates8.8 g

Sugars7.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar dairy desserts, this yogurt’s sugars (7.6 g), total fat (3.7 g), saturated fat (1.9 g) and salt (0.14 g) are all considerably lower than the category averages of 11.05 g, 4.89 g, 2.75 g and 0.58 g respectively.

Ingredients

Lait entier (68,9%), lait écrémé concentre, pruneau (7%) rehydraté, eau, crème (lait), graines de fin (1%) noisette (0,9%), oligofructose, jus de citron concentré, arômes naturels, amidon de maïs, épaississant (pectine de fruits) concentre de minéraux du lait, ferments (dont ferments du yaourt et bifidobacterium) (lait).Contient lait, fruits à coques (noisette) Peut contenir Céréales contenant du gluten, autres fruits à coques.

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