Why is Strawberry Shortcake deliciously creamy yogurt classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The yogurt contains refined wheat flour, multiple added sugars, flavorings, glazing agents and several food‑grade additives, which together push it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its additive list includes colour E120 (carmines), emulsifier E322/E322i (soy lecithin), acidity regulator E330 (citric acid), glazing agent E414 (acacia gum), stabiliser E440 (pectins) and shellac E904.

How does the high sugar content of this yogurt affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 16.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the yogurt can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, and the added calories may contribute to weight gain, which can exacerbate hypertension, although its salt level is low.

Is this strawberry shortcake yogurt suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or other strict dietary regimes?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten) and milk ingredients, so it is not gluten‑free or vegan, but it is acceptable for lacto‑vegetarians as it contains only dairy and plant‑based oils.

müller • 124 g

Strawberry Shortcake deliciously creamy yogurt

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Strawberry Shortcake deliciously creamy yogurt is a fermented dairy dessert belonging to the milk and yogurt group. It offers 4.9 g protein and 1.4 g fiber per 100 g, while its fat (4.5 g), saturated fat (2.7 g) and salt (0.27 g) are below average for yogurts, but its sugar level is 16.6 g, more than double the category norm. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains several additives such as colour E120, emulsifier E322, acidity regulator E330, glazing agent E414, stabiliser E440 and shellac E904, and it includes allergens gluten, milk and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal114 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates19.6 g

Sugars16.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average yogurts, this yogurt has roughly double the sugar (16.6 g vs 7.5 g) and carbohydrates, lower fat (4.5 g vs 6 g), lower saturated fat (2.7 g vs 3.7 g), less salt (0.27 g vs 1.0 g), while providing more protein (4.9 g vs 3.8 g) and fiber (1.4 g vs 0.25 g).

Ingredients

Yogurt (MILK), Sugar, Water, WHEAT Flour (Gluten) (with added Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Cocoa Butter, MILK Powder, Modified Starch, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, WHEAT Starch, Flavourings, Glazing Agents: Acacia Gum, Shellac; Glucose Syrup, Whey Powder (MILK), Emulsifier: SOYA Lecithin; Salt, Stabiliser: Pectins; Colour: Carmines; Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid. Allergy advice: see ingredients in BOLD. May also contain other cereals containing gluten, peanut, nuts, egg, mustard, Lupin, sesame. Müller, TF9 3SQ, UK or Müller Dairy Ireland Ltd. 8th Floor, Block E Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2. www.muller.co.uk 4 "0 C P L This lid isn' working ha

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