Why does this semi‑skimmed fortified milk receive a Nutri‑Score B despite its low sugar and fat content?

Nutri‑Score balances positive factors such as protein (3.2 g per 100 ml, which adds points) against negatives like saturated fat (1.55 g), sodium (0.13 g) and added vitamins; the moderate amount of saturated fat and sodium prevents a higher grade, resulting in a B.

How does the reduced‑lactose content in this milk affect people with lactose intolerance?

The milk contains lactase enzyme that breaks down part of the natural lactose, lowering it from about 4.8 g to 2.8 g per 100 ml, which can be easier to tolerate for individuals with mild lactose intolerance, though it is not completely lactose‑free.

Is the lactase enzyme added to this milk considered vegan or vegetarian, and does it affect allergen labeling?

Lactase is typically produced by microbial fermentation and is regarded as vegetarian, but some production methods may use animal‑derived substrates, so vegan status can be uncertain; allergen labeling only lists milk, as lactase itself is not an allergen.

Candia • 1 l

Lait demi-écrémé, stérilisé UHT, 10 vitamines

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The product is a semi‑skimmed UHT‑sterilized milk enriched with ten vitamins and a lactase enzyme, classified in the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA group 3 rating, reflecting its low sugar (4.8 g), low fat (1.55 g) and low salt (0.13 g) per 100 ml, but also indicating moderate processing and the presence of added enzymes and vitamin fortifications. While the reduced‑lactose formulation may aid those with mild lactose intolerance, the dairy base and enzyme ingredients mean it is not suitable for vegan or dairy‑allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal46 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates4.8 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy product (7.46 g sugar, 5.97 g fat, 1.03 g salt per 100 g), this milk contains only 4.8 g sugar, 1.55 g fat and 0.13 g salt, making it markedly lower in these nutrients.

Ingredients

Lait à 1,2% de matières grasses, lactase, vitamines A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12, E, PP et D. Viva contient moins de lactose qu'un lait classique (2.8g contre 4.8g/100ml).

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