How does the sugar and salt content of this semi‑skimmed UHT milk affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 4.8 g of sugar and only 0.09 g of salt per 100 ml, the milk is low in both nutrients, so it can be included in a balanced diet for diabetics or hypertensive patients when consumed in moderation and accounted for within daily carbohydrate and sodium limits.

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

Yes, the sole ingredient is cow’s milk, which is a known allergen and contains lactose; individuals with a milk allergy should avoid it, and those who are lactose intolerant may need to limit intake or choose lactose‑free alternatives.

Can this milk be incorporated into low‑carb or keto diets, and does its organic, fair‑trade label affect its suitability?

At 4.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml, the milk is near the upper limit for strict keto (<5 % carbs), so it can be used sparingly in such diets; the organic and fair‑trade certifications relate to production practices and do not change its macronutrient profile.

Biocoop • 50 cl

Lait 1/2 écrémé UHT brique

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

The product is a semi‑skimmed UHT milk packaged in a recyclable brick, produced in France from organic, fair‑trade cow’s milk. It belongs to the "Milk and dairy products" family, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA‑group rating of 1, indicating minimal processing. Per 100 ml it provides 46 kcal, 1.6 g fat (including 1 g saturated), 4.8 g carbohydrates (all sugars) and 3.2 g protein, with low salt (0.09 g), making it low in fat, sugar and salt compared with typical dairy averages, though its protein content is slightly below the sector average.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal46 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates4.8 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average semi‑skimmed milk, this UHT milk contains about 35 % less sugar (4.8 g vs 7.46 g), 73 % less fat (1.6 g vs 5.97 g), 91 % less salt (0.09 g vs 1.03 g), and slightly less protein (3.2 g vs 3.76 g) per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Lait* de vache demi écrémé 100% (France). *Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique. Ingrédient issu d'une filière labellisée Bio Équitable en France (100%)

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