Why is Semi-Skimmed Milk classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The milk is pasteurised and homogenised, steps that place it in the NOVA 3 category; the ingredient list shows only pasteurised homogenised semi-skimmed milk, so no additives or preservatives are present.

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

With 4.8 g of sugar and 0.11 g of salt per 100 ml, the product provides a modest carbohydrate load that can be accommodated in a controlled-carb plan, while the low salt level is acceptable for most blood-pressure-friendly diets, though portion control remains important.

Is the milk protein in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

The product’s sole ingredient is milk, so it contains both lactose and the proteins that trigger milk allergy; individuals with lactose intolerance may experience digestive symptoms, and anyone allergic to cow’s milk should avoid it entirely.

Cowbelle • 2.272 l

Semi-Skimmed Milk

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Cowbelle Semi-Skimmed Milk is a pasteurised, homogenised milk sold in a 2.272 L HDPE bottle at Aldi in the United Kingdom. It belongs to the milk and dairy group, carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed product, offering low levels of fat (1.7 g), saturated fat (1.1 g), sugars (4.8 g) and salt (0.11 g) per 100 ml. The product contains milk, a major allergen, provides no added vitamins or minerals, and its processing removes some of the natural bioactive components found in raw milk.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal50 kcal

Fat1.8 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates4.8 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average semi-skimmed milk, this Cowbelle milk contains considerably less sugar (4.8 g vs 7.46 g), fat (1.7 g vs 5.97 g), saturated fat (1.1 g vs 3.71 g), salt (0.11 g vs 1.03 g) and provides only 49 kcal versus 113 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

pasteurised homogenised semi-skimmed milk

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Coop

2.272 l