Why is Lait concentré non sucré classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The milk is concentrated and formulated with industrial stabilisers, which moves it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The label lists two additives: sodium phosphates (E339), used as an emulsifier, and carrageenan (E407), used as a thickening agent.

How does the sugar and fat content in this unsweetened condensed milk affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10 g of sugars and 7.5 g of total fat (including 5 g saturated) per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose and lipid levels, making it a poor choice for diabetes management; although its salt (0.25 g) is lower than average, the high energy density still warrants limited consumption for hypertension.

Is the whole milk in this product a concern for individuals with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The product’s primary ingredient is whole milk, which contains both milk proteins and natural lactose; people with a milk allergy should avoid it entirely, and those who are lactose intolerant may experience digestive discomfort because the lactose is not removed.

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Lait concentré non sucré

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Lait concentré non sucré is an unsweetened whole‑milk condensed milk that belongs to the milk and yogurt group of dairy products. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and it contains the stabilisers sodium phosphates (E339) and carrageenan (E407). The product offers a relatively high protein content (6.1 g per 100 g) but also provides elevated levels of fat (7.5 g), saturated fat (5 g) and sugars (10 g), and it is unsuitable for people with milk allergy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal132 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy milks, this unsweetened condensed milk delivers substantially more sugars (10 g vs 7.5 g), fat (7.5 g vs 6 g), saturated fat (5 g vs 3.7 g) and calories (132 kcal vs 113 kcal), while its salt content is lower.

Ingredients

LAIT entier (Origine UE), stabilisants : phosphates de sodium, carraghénanes.

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