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

The product undergoes extensive industrial processing, including drying, mixing and flavoring steps that combine multiple isolated ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its formulated additives are calcium phosphate (E340) used as a stabiliser and acacia gum (E414) serving as a thickener.

How does the high sugar and salt content in this instant cappuccino affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 59 g of sugar per 100 g, the mix can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 0.75 g of salt per 100 g contributes to higher sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension should limit consumption.

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

Yes. The formulation includes skimmed milk powder, whey powder and traces of milk, so it is not safe for anyone with a milk allergy and may cause symptoms in people who are lactose intolerant.

Marque Repère, Plantation • 287 g

Cappuccino

Beverages

Product Insights

Cappuccino is an instant powdered drink mix that combines skimmed milk powder, added sugar, soluble coffee, cocoa and chocolate powder to create a ready‑to‑prepare cappuccino beverage. Per 100 g it delivers 373 kcal, 7.8 g of fat (7 g saturated), 59 g of sugars and 0.75 g of salt, while providing 15 g of protein and 3.5 g of fiber, meaning it is high in energy, sugar and saturated fat but offers a relatively good protein content. The product is classified in the PNNS beverage group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E, falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category and contains milk allergens.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal373 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars59 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical beverages, this cappuccino mix contains roughly ten times more sugar (59 g vs 5.2 g), eight times more fat (7.8 g vs 0.8 g), over twelve times more saturated fat (7 g vs 0.6 g) and three times the salt (0.75 g vs 0.21 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Cappuccino (poudre de lait écrémé 38 %**, sucre, café soluble 13 %**, graisse végétale (noix de coco), _lactosérum_ en poudre, stabilisant : E340, épaississant : gomme arabique, sel), Poudreuse (chocolat en poudre (sucre, cacao en poudre)). Traces de lait. Cacao : 32% minimum dans le chocolat en poudre; ** pourcentages exprimés sur le cappuccino.

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