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

The product includes multiple industrial ingredients such as modified starch, fruit pectin, guar gum (thickeners), citric acid, calcium citrate and sodium citrate (acidity regulators), plus flavourings and added sugars, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar and saturated fat content affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 17.8 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 6.4 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol; however, the low salt (0.1 g) does not aggravate hypertension.

Is the milk in this yogurt a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes, the product is made primarily from whole milk and cream and lists milk as an allergen; it also contains about 3.7 g of lactose per 100 g, so it should be avoided by anyone with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance.

Gervais • 460 g

Stracciatella 2 x 115 g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Stracciatella is a fermented dairy dessert belonging to the Milk and dairy products family, specifically a chocolate‑chip yogurt. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of several additives such as thickeners, acidity regulators and flavourings. While it provides a moderate amount of protein, its sugar (17.8 g) and saturated fat (6.4 g) levels are high, and it contains milk, which is a declared allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal171 kcal

Fat9.6 g

Saturated Fat6.4 g

Carbohydrates18.1 g

Sugars17.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Per 100 g, this yogurt contains about 2.5 times more sugar and 60 % more total fat than the average dairy dessert, while its saturated fat is also markedly higher, although its salt content is well below the category average.

Ingredients

Lait entier (64%), crème (lait), sucre (13,5%), copeaux de chocolat (2%) (pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, sucre), lait écrémé en poudre, épaississants (amidon transformé, pectine de fruits, gomme guar), correcteurs d'acidité (acide citrique, citrate de calcium, citrate de sodium), arôme, ferments lactiques (lait).

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