Why is Perle de lait sur lit au Caramel a la fleur de sel x4 classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines several industrial ingredients such as added sugars, caramel color, a natural flavoring, thickeners (pectin and guar gum) and a range of additives; the listed additives are the generic group E14xx, E412 (guar gum) and E440 (pectin).

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 11.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the dessert can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, so people with diabetes should limit portion size; the salt content is low (0.13 g), so it has minimal impact on hypertension but the high sugar still makes it unsuitable for strict diabetic meal plans.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the formulation contains skimmed milk, cream, milk powder and fermented milk cultures, all of which contain lactose, so the product is not suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant.

Yoplait • 500 g

Perle de lait sur lit au Caramel à la fleur de sel x4

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Perle de lait sur lit au Caramel a la fleur de sel x4 is a caramel-flavored, sea-salt topped dairy dessert made from skimmed milk, cream, sugar and a blend of thickeners, marketed as a yogurt-type product. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri-Score of C (score 8) and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed item. The product is relatively high in sugars (11.2 g) and saturated fat (5.1 g) per 100 g, while providing modest protein (2.6 g) and low salt (0.13 g), and it includes added sugars and additives such as E14xx, E412 and E440.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal136 kcal

Fat7.6 g

Saturated Fat5.1 g

Carbohydrates13.4 g

Sugars11.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average yogurt, this product contains about 50% more sugar, 28% more total fat and 37% more saturated fat, while its salt level is roughly one-eighth of the typical amount.

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé - CREME - Sucre 7.9% - Eau - Caramel 2.5% (Sucre, Eau) - Amidon transformé de riz et de maïs - Poudre de LAIT écrémé - Beurre - Jus de citron - Arôme naturel - Epaississants : Pectine, Gomme guar - Fleur de Sel - Sirop de sucre caramélisé - Ferments lactiques (LAIT). LAIT d'origine France

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