Why is High protein banana & choc topping flavour classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 indicates an ultra‑processed food that contains industrial formulations and additives; this topping includes stabilisers (E 407, E 466), gelatin from beef, reduced‑fat cocoa powder, flavourings, colourants (E 150c, E 160a), an emulsifier (E 472b) and sweeteners (E 950, E 955).

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

With 4.7 g of sugars and 0.12 g of salt per 100 g, the topping is lower in both nutrients than many dessert bases, so it has a modest impact on blood glucose and blood pressure, but portion control is still advised for diabetic or hypertensive individuals.

Is the gelatin derived from beef in this product a concern for vegetarians or those avoiding animal rennet?

Yes, the ingredient list specifies gelatin sourced from beef, which makes the product unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans and anyone avoiding animal‑derived additives.

Ehrmann • 200 g

High protein banana & choc topping flavour

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

High protein banana & choc topping flavour is a dairy‑dessert topping classified in the Milk and dairy products group, offering 10 g of protein, 2.1 g of fat and only 4.7 g of sugars per 100 g. It receives a Nutri‑Score of A but is rated as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product because it contains multiple additives such as E 407, E 466, gelatin (beef), artificial colours (E 150c, E 160a) and sweeteners (E 950, E 955). The product also lists milk as an allergen and, while low in salt (0.12 g) and saturated fat (1.4 g), its extensive additive list may be a concern for consumers seeking cleaner labels.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal83 kcal

Fat2.1 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Sugars4.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dessert topping, this product provides markedly less sugar (4.7 g vs 11.05 g), fat (2.1 g vs 4.89 g) and salt (0.12 g vs 0.58 g) per 100 g, while delivering a higher protein content (10 g vs 6.74 g).

Ingredients

Pastöroitu rasvaton maito, maitoproteiini 8,5%, kerma, munnettu tärkkelys, banaani 2,4%, sakeuttamisaineet (E 407, E466), vähärasvainen kaakaojauhe 0,3%, aromi, liivate (naudanliha), värityskasvitiiviste (saflori), väriaineet (E 150c, E 160a), emulgointaine (E472b), laktaasientsyymi, makeutusaineet (E 950, E955).

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