Why is Cacolac Nature classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink undergoes industrial processing, including sterilisation, addition of refined sugar and flavourings, and inclusion of stabilisers such as sodium carbonate (E500ii) and carrageenan (E407), which places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this chocolate milk affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 11 g of sugar per 100 ml, the beverage can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes; its salt level (0.13 g per 100 ml) is modest but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so it should be limited for those with hypertension.

Is the milk in Cacolac Nature a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes - the formula is made up of about 92% milk, so it contains lactose and milk proteins; it is not safe for individuals with a milk allergy and may trigger symptoms in people who are lactose intolerant.

Cacolac • 25 cl

CACOLAC NATURE BOÎTE 25 CL

Beverages

Product Insights

Cacolac Nature is a 250 ml aluminum-can chocolate-flavored milk sold in France. It belongs to the PNNS group: Sweetened beverages, supplies about 3 g of protein per 100 ml and is low in saturated fat and salt while containing no preservatives or added colourings. Nevertheless, it carries a Nutri-Score of D, is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), and contains added sugar (11 g / 100 ml) along with stabilisers such as sodium carbonate (E500ii) and carrageenan (E407), which lower its overall nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal65 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

With 11 g of sugar, roughly 0.5 g of fat and 0.13 g of salt per 100 ml, Cacolac Nature contains less sugar, fat and salt than the average sweetened beverage (15.7 g sugar, 0.73 g fat, 0.35 g salt) but still receives a low Nutri-Score due to its high added sugar.

Ingredients

Lait à 8 g MG/L (92,1%), Sucre, Cacao (1,2%), stabilisants : carbonate acide de sodium, carraghénanes.

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Cacolac • 25 cl

CACOLAC NATURE BOÎTE 25 CL

Beverages

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal65 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Lait à 8 g MG/L (92,1%), Sucre, Cacao (1,2%), stabilisants : carbonate acide de sodium, carraghénanes.

84%

35%

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