Why is Gezuckerte Kondensmilch, wärmebehandelt classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because the product undergoes industrial heat treatment, concentration, and the addition of refined sugar, transforming whole milk into a shelf‑stable, high‑sugar product; according to the label there are no listed food additives, so the processing level rather than added additives drives the NOVA 4 rating.

How does the high sugar content of this sweetened condensed milk affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 57 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets; its modest salt content (0.26 g) does not significantly impact blood pressure, but the high calorie density still requires careful portion control for those managing hypertension.

Is the whole milk in this product a concern for individuals with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list shows 55 % whole milk and includes lactose, so both milk proteins and lactose are present, making it unsuitable for anyone with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy.

Dovgan • 397g

Gezuckerte Kondensmilch, wärmebehandelt

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Gezuckerte Kondensmilch, wärmebehandelt is a sweetened condensed milk produced by Dovgan in Lithuania and sold in German supermarkets in a metal can; it belongs to the Milk and dairy products family. Per 100 g it provides 328 kcal, 8.1 g fat (5.1 g saturated), 7.2 g protein, 57 g sugars and 0.26 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA group of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with a high sugar load despite low salt. While it supplies calcium and protein from whole milk, the very high added sugar and saturated fat make it unsuitable as a regular nutrient‑dense food and better suited for occasional use as a sweetener.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal328 kcal

Fat8.1 g

Saturated Fat5.1 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars57 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for its category, this condensed milk contains about eight times more sugar (57 g vs 7.5 g), 35 % more fat (8.1 g vs 6 g) and roughly 40 % more saturated fat (5.1 g vs 3.7 g), while its salt level is lower than the typical 1 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

55% VOLLMILCH, 45% Zucker, LAKTOSE

84%

35%

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