Why is Kefir Liquido Mango classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The drink receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines many refined ingredients beyond the basic milk, including a mango flavour mix, colour (carotenes), stabiliser (pectin), acidity regulator (lactic acid) and two non‑nutritive sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame K), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this mango kefir affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 3.9 g of sugar and only 0.13 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a moderate carbohydrate load that can fit into a controlled‑carbohydrate diet for diabetes, while its low sodium makes it suitable for most hypertensive diets, but portion control is still advisable.

Is the milk in this kefir a problem for individuals who are lactose‑intolerant or have a milk allergy?

The drink is made from pasteurised whole milk, so it contains lactose and milk proteins; it is not safe for people with a milk allergy, and lactose‑intolerant individuals may experience symptoms depending on their personal tolerance level.

Carrefour • 500g

Kefir Liquido Mango

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Kefir Liquido Mango is an organic, mango‑flavoured fermented milk drink produced by Carrefour, composed mainly of pasteurised whole milk (≈95 %) and a mango flavour blend. It delivers 58 kcal per 100 g, with moderate fat (3.3 g, of which 2.2 g are saturated), moderate sugars (3.9 g), low salt (0.13 g) and 3.2 g of protein, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and being classified in NOVA group 4. The beverage contains several food additives – lactic acid (E270), pectin (E440), acesulfame K (E950) and sucralose (E955) – and lists milk as an allergen, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature despite the organic claim.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal58 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates3.9 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar beverages (≈7.5 g sugars, 6 g fat, 3.7 g saturated fat, 1 g salt and 113 kcal per 100 g), this mango kefir is lower in sugars, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, while providing a slightly lower protein content than the typical product.

Ingredients

Leche entera pasteurizada 94.98%. preparado de sabor mango 5% (agua, aroma natural, colorante: carotenos, estabilizantes: pectinas, corrector de acidez: ácido láctico, edulcorante: sucralosa, acesulfamo K), levadura kéfir (Debaryomyces sp., Saccharomyces sp., otras levaduras) , fermentos lácticos (Lactococcus lactis, Leuconostoc sp., Lactobacilus sp., Streptococcus termophilus.)

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