Why is Skyr au lait de brebis classified as NOVA group 3 and which ingredients influence this processing level?

The product is made from pasteurised sheep’s milk, sheep’s cream and added live lactic cultures, all of which undergo standard dairy processing steps without the extensive industrial additives or formulations that define ultra‑processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 3.

How does the low sugar (3 g) and low salt (0.14 g) content of this skyr affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The modest sugar and salt levels make the skyr suitable for people managing blood glucose or blood pressure, as it contributes few grams of sugar and only a small amount of sodium per serving, though its total carbohydrate content should still be counted within overall daily limits.

Can people with a cow’s milk allergy safely eat Skyr made from sheep’s milk?

Sheep’s milk contains different proteins, but cross‑reactivity with cow’s milk allergy is common; individuals with a confirmed cow’s milk allergy should consult a healthcare professional before consuming sheep’s‑milk skyr.

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Skyr au lait de brebis

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Skyr au lait de brebis is a French‑style fermented dairy dessert made from pasteurised skimmed sheep’s milk, sheep’s cream, and live lactic‑ferment cultures. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products and Milk and yogurt families, carries a Nutri‑Score of A, and is categorized in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing. The product is low in fat (2.5 g), sugar (3 g) and salt (0.14 g) per 100 g, while providing a high protein content (9.2 g), though its saturated fat (2 g) is moderate and it contains milk, a known allergen.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

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Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages for fermented dairy desserts, this skyr contains roughly half the sugar (3 g vs 7.46 g), less than half the fat (2.5 g vs 5.97 g) and salt (0.14 g vs 1.03 g), while delivering almost double the protein (9.2 g vs 3.76 g) and lower saturated fat.

Ingredients

Lait écrémé pasteurisé de brebis (origine : France), crème pasteurisée de brebis (origine : France), ferments lactiques (dont lait).

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2 x 120 g