Why is Danone MyPRO+ 25g Protein 5100mg BCAAs Vanille‑Cookie classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines a dairy base with multiple industrial ingredients and processing steps, including modified starch, pectin (thickening agent), an acidity regulator, sodium citrate, lactase enzyme, flavoring, and the artificial sweeteners Acesulfam K and Sucralose, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and artificial sweetener content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 ml serving provides 5.1 g of naturally occurring sugars and no added sugars, which has a modest impact on blood glucose; the artificial sweeteners Acesulfam K and Sucralose add negligible calories and do not raise blood sugar, but some individuals may experience sensitivity. The salt level is 0.17 g per 100 ml, a moderate amount that should be accounted for in a hypertension‑limited diet.

Is the milk ingredient in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Although the drink contains skimmed yogurt and whey protein, it is formulated as lactose‑free because lactase enzyme is added to hydrolyze lactose, making it suitable for most lactose‑intolerant consumers; however, it still contains dairy proteins, so individuals with a dairy allergy should avoid it.

Danone, MyPRO+ • 291 ml

Danone MyPRO+ 25g Protein 5100mg BCAAs Vanille-Cookie Geschmack 300g

Beverages

Product Insights

Danone MyPRO+ vanilla‑cookie flavored protein drink is a lactose‑free, high‑protein beverage marketed for active consumers. It carries a Nutri‑Score A label, belongs to the "Beverages" and "Artificially sweetened beverages" PNNS groups, but is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed and contains additives such as modified starch, pectin, sodium citrate, lactase, Acesulfam K and Sucralose. Per 100 ml it provides 8.3 g protein, 0.4 g fat and 5.1 g sugars with 0.17 g salt, yielding a low‑calorie (59 kcal) profile while the artificial sweeteners and processing may be a drawback for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal59 kcal

Fat0.4 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates5.3 g

Sugars5.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage (5.69 g sugars, 1.04 g fat, 1.28 g saturated fat, 1.06 g salt, 70 kcal and 2.79 g protein per 100 g), this drink contains slightly less sugar, markedly lower fat, salt and calories while delivering more than three times the protein.

Ingredients

Magermilchjoghurt, Molkeneiweiß, modifizierte Stärke, Verdickungsmitte: Pektine, Säureregulator. Milchsäure, Natriumcitrate; Süßungsmittel: Acesulfam K, Sucralose; Laktase, Aroma.

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