Why is Hippro classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines a base of skimmed milk with many industrial ingredients such as polydextrose, modified starch, fruit pectin, citric acid, sodium citrate, flavorings, acesulfame‑K, sucralose, magnesium, and lactic ferments, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Hippro affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Hippro provides 3.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is lower than many sweetened drinks and is partly offset by non‑nutritive sweeteners, making it a moderate choice for diabetics when consumed in limited amounts; its salt content is only 0.11 g per 100 g, well below typical hypertensive limits, so it generally fits a low‑salt plan.

Is the milk content in Hippro a problem for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the drink contains skimmed milk and milk proteins, both of which are listed as allergens, so anyone with a cow‑milk allergy should avoid Hippro.

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Hippro

Beverages

Product Insights

Hippro is a Danone‑branded fermented skim‑milk drink flavored with blueberry, positioned in the artificially sweetened beverages segment. Per 100 g it provides 53 kcal, 9.3 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 3.4 g sugars, giving it a Nutri‑Score of C, while its NOVA 4 classification reflects the presence of multiple food‑industry additives and non‑nutritive sweeteners. The drink is low in fat, saturated fat and salt and offers more protein than the average beverage, but the modest blueberry content (≈1 %) and the use of acesulfame‑K, sucralose, thickeners, and acidity regulators make it less natural and raise concerns for consumers seeking minimally processed options.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal53 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates3.6 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fermented dairy beverage, Hippro contains markedly less sugar (3.4 g vs 5.7 g), fat (0.1 g vs 1.0 g) and salt (0.11 g vs 1.06 g), while delivering almost three times more protein (9.3 g vs 2.8 g), though it provides virtually no dietary fiber.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé, protéines de LAIT, myrtille (1,2%), agent de charge (polydextrose (fibres)), magnésium, épaississants (amidon modifié, pectine de fruits), correcteurs d'acidité (acide citrique, citrate de sodium), arômes, édulcorants (acésulfame-K, sucralose), ferments lactiques (LAIT), Vitamine B9

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