Why is Frische Fettarme Milch classified as a moderately processed product (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The milk undergoes UHT heating and homogenisation, which are typical processing steps that place it in NOVA group 3, and the ingredient list shows only milk and its derived lactose with no added preservatives, stabilisers or flavourings, so it contains zero additives.

How does the sugar and salt content of this low‑fat milk affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 4.9 g of sugars and 0.13 g of salt per 100 ml, the milk provides a modest amount of lactose that can raise blood glucose modestly, so diabetics should count it within their carbohydrate allowance, while the low salt level makes it a relatively safe choice for those monitoring sodium intake for hypertension.

Is this milk suitable for common dietary restrictions such as vegan, keto, or gluten‑free?

The product is not vegan because it contains animal‑derived milk, it is not strictly keto‑friendly due to its natural lactose content despite being low in overall carbs, and it is gluten‑free as no wheat‑based ingredients are present.

Gut und Günstig • 1l

Frische Fettarme Milch

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Frische Fettarme Milch is a 1 L brick of semi‑skimmed, UHT‑treated milk sold by the Gut und Günstig brand at Edeka. Belonging to the Milk and dairy products group, it delivers 1.5 g of fat, 4.9 g of sugars, 0.13 g of salt and 3.5 g of protein per 100 ml, earning a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA rating of 3 because it is minimally processed and contains no additives. The product carries an Eco‑Score of C, uses FSC‑certified tetra‑pak packaging and is GMO‑free, but it contains milk and therefore is not suitable for vegans.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal47 kcal

Fat1.5 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Cholesterol0 g

Carbohydrates4.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for milk products (7.46 g sugars, 5.97 g fat, 3.71 g saturated fat and 1.03 g salt per 100 g), this low‑fat milk contains only 4.9 g sugars, 1.5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat and 0.13 g salt, making it markedly lower in all those nutrients.

Ingredients

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