Why is Danone ACTIVIA® 100% Plant-Based Blueberry classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from soy beans, water, sugars and a range of processed ingredients; the presence of food‑grade additives such as citric acid (E330), sodium citrate, calcium carbonate (E440), and antioxidant extracts (E306, E304) pushes it into the ultra‑processed category.

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

With 6 g of sugar and 0.15 g of salt per 100 g, the product adds moderate carbohydrate load but low sodium; diabetics should count the sugars within their daily allowance, while the low salt makes it relatively safe for hypertension if overall sodium intake remains controlled.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free?

The product is certified vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it suitable for vegan diets; it is free of gluten and dairy, but the 9.8 % soy protein and 6 % added sugar mean it is not keto‑friendly, and its halal status depends on the source of the additives, which are not specified as halal‑certified.

ACTIVIA®, Danone • 400 g

Danone ACTIVIA® 100% Pflanzlich Heidelbeere 400g

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Danone ACTIVIA® 100% Plant-Based Blueberry is a soy‑based fermented product positioned in the milk and yogurt category. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A thanks to low fat (2.2 g), low saturated fat (0.4 g), low salt (0.15 g) and 3.7 g protein per 100 g, while providing 1 g fiber and calcium. However, it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), contains several additives (E330, E304, E306, E440) and allergens (soy, possible nuts), and its sugar level (6 g per 100 g) is moderate.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal64 kcal

Fat2.2 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for yogurts, this product contains less sugar (6 g vs 7.46 g), less fat (2.2 g vs 5.97 g) and substantially less salt (0.15 g vs 1.03 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wasser, geschälte SOJAbohnen (9,8%), Zucker, Blaubeeren (5,1%). Blaubeerpüree (0,6%), Tricalciumcitrat, Stabilisator (Pektin), Säureregulatoren (Citronensäure, Natriumcitrat), natürliches Aroma, färbende Konzentrate: schwarze Karotte, Blaubeeren, Karotte; Salz, Antioxidationsmittel (stark tocopherolhaltige Extrakte, Fettsäureester der Ascorbinsäure), Vitamine (D, B2, B12), Joghurtkulturen (Str. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, Lactococcus lactis). Mit Bifidus Kultur ActiRegularis®. Kann Mandeln und andere Schalenfrüchte enthalten.

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