Why is Light Hot Chocolate Drink classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is made from multiple refined ingredients such as whey powder, fat‑reduced cocoa powder, dried glucose syrup and Belgian milk chocolate powder, and it undergoes industrial processing that adds several food‑grade additives. The listed additives are silicon dioxide (E551) for anti‑caking, carboxymethyl cellulose (E466) and guar gum (E412) as thickeners, sucralose (E955) as a non‑caloric sweetener, and sodium phosphates (E339) as a stabiliser, all of which contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

How does the high sugar and salt content in Light Hot Chocolate Drink affect diabetic or hypertensive individuals?

With 40.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes without careful portion control. The 1.72 g of salt (equivalent to about 0.69 g of sodium) exceeds typical low‑sodium recommendations and may raise blood pressure, posing a risk for individuals with hypertension.

Is the whey powder in Light Hot Chocolate Drink a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes. Whey powder is derived from milk and is listed as an allergen; anyone with a confirmed milk allergy should avoid this product, as the label also flags the presence of milk in the ingredient list and allergen tags.

Dairyfine • 300g

Light Hot Chocolate Drink

Beverages And Beverages Preparations

Product Insights

Light Hot Chocolate Drink is a cocoa‑based beverage that belongs to the cocoa and chocolate powders dietary family, providing 11.1 g of protein and 7.5 g of fiber per 100 g while delivering 40.6 g of sugars and 1.72 g of salt, which places it in the high‑sugar and high‑salt range. It is classified as NOVA group 4, an ultra‑processed product, and contains five additives: silicon dioxide (E551), carboxymethyl cellulose (E466), guar gum (E412), sucralose (E955) and sodium phosphates (E339). The Nutri‑Score is not assigned; although it offers dairy‑based protein, the elevated sugar and salt levels limit its suitability for health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal368 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates64.8 g

Sugars40.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical instant cocoa drinks, this product contains 40.6 g of sugar per 100 g (about 30 % more than the category average of 31.02 g), 5.5 g of fat (roughly 40 % less than the average 9.56 g), and 1.72 g of salt (approximately 80 % higher than the average 0.96 g).

Ingredients

Whey Powder (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder* (21%), Dried Glucose Syrup, Belgian 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Chocolate Powder (7%) (Sugar, Cocoa Mass*, Whole 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Powder, Cocoa Butter*, Skimmed 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Powder), Skimmed 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 Powder, Flavourings (Contain 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤), Anticaking Agent: Silicon Dioxide; Coconut Oil, Salt, Thickeners: Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Guar Gum; Sweetener: Sucralose; Stabiliser: Sodium Phosphates.

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