Why is Caffè latte classico classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined whole milk with added sugar, coffee extract, a natural coffee aroma and several food‑industry additives: caramel colour (E150a), potassium citrate (E332) and gellan gum (E418) used as stabilisers. These ingredients are typical of industrially formulated ready‑to‑drink beverages.

How does the sugar content in Caffè latte classico affect a diabetic diet?

With 8 g of sugars per 100 ml (16 g per 200 ml serving), the latte has a high sugar load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so people managing diabetes should limit consumption and consider it an occasional treat rather than a daily beverage.

Is the whole milk in Caffè latte classico a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The product is made of 95 % whole milk and contains about 4 g of lactose per 100 g, so it is unsuitable for anyone allergic to milk proteins or who is lactose intolerant.

Lactel • 200ml

Caffè latte classico

Beverages

Product Insights

Caffè latte classico is a ready‑to‑drink coffee beverage that combines whole milk, sugar, coffee extract, natural coffee aroma and stabilizers in a 200 ml carton. It belongs to the Beverages group within the Teas and herbal teas and coffees category, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). Nutritionally it provides 81 kcal per 100 ml, 3.4 g protein and 3.4 g fat (2.2 g saturated), but also delivers 8 g of sugars and 0.1 g of salt, making it relatively high in sugar and moderate in fat compared with typical dairy coffee drinks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal81 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates9.2 g

Sugars8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage in its category, this latte contains markedly more sugars (8 g vs 5.24 g), higher fat (3.4 g vs 0.81 g) and nearly double the energy (81 kcal vs 39.14 kcal), while its salt level is lower (0.1 g vs 0.21 g).

Ingredients

Lait entier (95%), sucre (3.2%), arôme naturel de café, extrait de café (0.49%), colorant : caramel ordinaire, stabilisants: gomme gellane et citrates de potassium.

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Lactel

3 x 20 cL