Why is Yaourt au lait entier vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the formulation adds refined cane sugar, a natural vanilla flavoring, and a reconstituted skimmed milk powder, ingredients that are not present in minimally processed milk; although no synthetic E‑number additives are listed, these added components and the industrial processing push the product into the ultra‑processed category.

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

With 11 g of sugar per 100 g, the yogurt provides roughly 45 % more sugar than the typical yogurt average, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally discouraged for people managing diabetes; however, its very low salt (0.11 g per 100 g) makes it harmless for hypertension concerns.

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

The product contains whole milk, skimmed milk powder and additional milk, all of which contain lactose and milk proteins, so it is not safe for anyone allergic to dairy and may cause discomfort for those with lactose intolerance, even though fermentation can slightly reduce lactose content.

Carrefour • 500 g (4 x 125 g)

Yaourt au lait entier vanille

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Carrefour’s vanilla whole milk yogurt is a 500 g plastic‑pot product made of 89.8 % organic whole milk, cane sugar, skimmed milk powder, natural vanilla flavor and live lactic cultures. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to added sugar and flavoring, resulting in a relatively high sugar level (11 g per 100 g) while keeping salt low (0.11 g) and saturated fat moderate (2 g). The organic label and high dairy content are positives, but the added sugar and ultra‑processed status limit its suitability for low‑sugar or clean‑label diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal86 kcal

Fat3.1 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average yogurt in its category, this product contains more sugar (11 g vs 7.46 g per 100 g), less fat (moderate vs 5.97 g) and markedly lower salt (0.11 g vs 1.03 g).

Ingredients

Lait entier* 89,8%, sucre de canne* 7,9%, poudre de lait écrémé*, arôme naturel de vanille, ferments lactiques. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Lait origine France.

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VRAI

250g (2*125g)

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