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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the beverage is made from concentrated skimmed milk that is reconstituted and flavored, and it includes several industrial food‑grade additives: cellulose (E460) and carboxymethylcellulose (E466) as stabilisers, and the artificial sweetener sucralose (E955).

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

With roughly 4.8 g of sugar and 0.15 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides modest sugar that can raise blood glucose if consumed in large amounts, while its low salt level is unlikely to exacerbate hypertension, but portion control is advised for both conditions.

Is the High Protein Drink suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the drink is based on 98 % skimmed milk, so it contains dairy and is not vegan, it contains about 5 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml which exceeds typical keto limits, and while it does not list gluten‑containing grains, the label does not certify it as gluten‑free, so caution is recommended for those with gluten sensitivity.

Milbona • 330 ml

High Protein Drink

Dietary Supplements

Product Insights

The High Protein Drink is a 330 ml low‑fat, milk‑based protein shake marketed as a dietary supplement for active adults and belongs to the protein‑drink segment of the PNNS dietary groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score C on the packaging and is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) because it contains additives such as cellulose (E460), carboxymethylcellulose (E466) and sucralose (E955). Per 100 ml it provides 10.6 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 5.2 g of carbohydrates, while keeping sugar (about 4.8 g/100 g) and salt (about 0.15 g/100 g) low, but the lactose and stabilisers may be concerns for those with dairy intolerance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal39 kcal

Energy164 kJ

Fat0.4 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for protein‑drink supplements, this shake contains far less fat (0.43 g vs 1.73 g), salt (0.15 g vs 0.39 g) and calories (39 kcal vs 129 kcal), but its sugar level (4.8 g) slightly exceeds the typical 4.0 g and its protein content (3.5 g) is markedly lower than the category average of 25.7 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

98% lait écrémé concentré, 1,2% cacao en poudre, arome, stabilisants: cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose sodique; sel de cuisine, édulcorant: sucralose.

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