Why is High Protein Drink Cacao classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined ingredients and additives such as carrageenan (E407) used as a stabiliser and sucralose (E955) as a non‑nutritive sweetener, which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and protein content in this drink affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 5.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the drink contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should count it toward their daily sugar allowance; however, its low salt (0.13 g) and low fat make it relatively benign for hypertension, though the protein boost (10.6 g) can aid satiety and muscle maintenance.

Is High Protein Drink Cacao suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑sugar diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains skimmed milk and milk proteins, but it is gluten‑free and marketed as low‑fat with no added sugar; the sugar present is naturally occurring from the cocoa and flavouring, so it may not meet strict low‑sugar criteria.

Milbona (Lidl) • 330 ml

High Protein Drink Cacao

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

High Protein Drink Cacao is a chocolate‑flavoured, high‑protein dairy beverage belonging to the milk and dairy products group. It earns a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with low fat (0.3 g), low salt (0.13 g) but moderate sugars (5.2 g) and a substantial protein content of 10.6 g per 100 g; the formulation includes carrageenan (E407) and sucralose (E955) as additives. While it offers a high protein boost and low fat, the presence of added sweetener, dairy allergen, and its processing level are notable drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal67 kcal

Fat0.3 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates5.3 g

Sugars5.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical flavored milk averages, this drink contains far less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, yet provides almost three times more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

81% latte scremato, 17% proteine del latte, 1,2% cacao¹ magro, stabilizzante: carragenina; edulcorante: sucralosio; aroma. 'Certificato Rain - forest Alliance. Scopri di più su ra.org. *35g di proteine per bottiglia.

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