Why is Skyr Bourbon Vanille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines a dairy base with refined sugar, starch, concentrated lemon juice and natural bourbon‑vanilla flavorings, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; although no formal additives are listed, these flavorings and sweeteners drive the ultra‑processed classification.

How does the sugar and salt content in Skyr Bourbon Vanille affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the dessert provides a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should monitor portion sizes, while the low salt level of 0.12 g makes it suitable for most hypertensive diets.

Is the milk in Skyr Bourbon Vanille a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product’s main ingredient is fresh cheese made from milk, so it contains lactose and milk proteins; it is not safe for individuals with a dairy allergy or for those who are lactose intolerant.

Arla • 450g

Skyr Bourbon Vanille

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Skyr Bourbon Vanille is a vanilla‑bourbon flavored stirred fresh‑cheese dessert made by Arla and belongs to the milk and dairy products and dairy desserts groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it provides 8.6 g protein, only 0.2 g fat and 0.12 g salt, but contains 7.5 g sugars and about 3.8 g added sugars. The product lists milk as an allergen, is marketed as vegetarian, and is packaged in a combination of plastic and paperboard.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal71 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates8.3 g

Sugars7.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dairy desserts, this Skyr contains markedly less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt while delivering higher protein and lower calories.

Ingredients

Frischkäse, Wasser, Zucker, Stärke, natürliches Bourbon-Vanillearoma, Zitronensaftkonzentrat, gemahlene Bourbon-Vanilleschoten.

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500 g