Why is Proflora Darm Aktiv-Kulturen classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The capsule combines probiotic bacteria, vitamins and inulin with several technological excipients, such as hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (a coating agent), magnesium salts of fatty acids, talc and silicon dioxide, which are typical of ultra-processed products and thus the formulation receives a NOVA 4 rating.

Is the inulin used in this supplement a concern for people with specific allergies or digestive conditions?

Inulin is a soluble fiber derived from chicory root; it is generally safe for most individuals, but people with irritable-bowel syndrome or a known allergy to chicory may experience gas, bloating or discomfort when consuming it.

Based on its ingredient list, can this supplement be used by consumers following vegan, keto, halal or gluten-free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant-based or synthetic, the product is certified gluten-free and lactose-free, contains no animal-derived probiotics, and has negligible carbs, making it compatible with vegan, keto and gluten-free regimes, while halal suitability depends on the source of the magnesium salts, which is not explicitly declared.

Tetesept • 24 Kapseln (= 12,5 g)

Proflora Darm Aktiv-Kulturen Kapseln – 6 Mrd. Milchsäurebakterien

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Product Insights

Proflora Darm Aktiv-Kulturen capsules provide 6 billion live Lactobacillus reuteri, L. rhamnosus and L. plantarum per serving, combined with inulin prebiotic, vitamins B1-B6, niacin and folic acid, and are marketed as gluten- and lactose-free. The supplement falls into the dietary-supplement PNNS family, carries a NOVA 4 classification indicating an ultra-processed product, and does not receive a Nutri-Score because it is not evaluated as a conventional food. While the probiotic and vitamin blend offers digestive support, the formulation relies on several additives (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, magnesium salts, talc and silicon dioxide) and provides essentially no macronutrients, which limits its overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Comparative Analysis

Compared to typical foods, this probiotic supplement contains virtually no calories, fat, sugar or salt, focusing solely on probiotic bacteria and micronutrients.

Ingredients

Inulin (56,5%); Füllstoff: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; Nicotinamid (Niacin, 3,0 %); Lactobacillus reuteri (2,9 %); Trennmittel: Talkum, Siliciumdioxid; Lactobacillus rhamnosus (1,9%); Trennmittel: Magnesiumsalze der Speisefettsäuren; Lactobacillus plantarum (0,8 %); Pyridoxinhydrochlorid (Vitamin B6, 0,3%); Riboflavin (Vitamin B2, 0,3 %); Thiaminhydrochlorid (Vitamin B1, 0,2%); Pteroylmonoglutaminsäure (Folsäure, 0,04 %). Verzehrsempfehlung: 1x täglich 1 Kapsel mit Flüssigkeit verzehren. 1 Kapsel entspricht < 0,1 BE. gluten - und laktosefrei

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