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

The drink mixes several industrially processed ingredients – milk protein isolate, skimmed‑milk powder, banana powder, flavourings, colour (carotene, E160a) and the non‑nutritive sweetener sucralose – which places it in the NOVA 4 group for ultra‑processed foods.

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

Its moderate sugar level (5.5 g per 100 g) is comparable to other dairy drinks, and the low salt (0.13 g) makes it relatively friendly for blood‑pressure control, while the high protein (10.6 g) can help with satiety; however, diabetics should still consider the total carbohydrate load.

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

Yes, the beverage contains dairy proteins and skimmed‑milk powder, so it is not suitable for anyone with a milk allergy, and although it uses skimmed milk, it still contains lactose and may trigger intolerance symptoms.

Milbona • 330 ml

High Protein Banana

Beverages

Product Insights

High Protein Banana is a 330 ml ready‑to‑drink dairy beverage from Milbona, marketed as a high‑protein, banana‑flavoured milk drink. It delivers 10.6 g of protein per 100 g while containing only 0.2 g fat, 0.1 g saturated fat, 0.13 g salt and 5.5 g sugars, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. The formulation includes sucralose sweetener, carrot‑derived colour (E160a) and flavourings, and it is not suitable for vegans or people allergic to milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal66 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates5.5 g

Sugars5.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dairy‑drink, this beverage contains far less fat, saturated fat and salt, about the same sugar level, but delivers roughly four times more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

80% Milcheiweißerzeugnis, 19% Magermilch, 0,3% Bananenpulver, Magermilchpulver, Aroma, Farbstoff: Carotin; Süßungsmittel: Sucralose. *hoher Protein - gehalt, enthalten in einer Flasche mit 330 ml. whar

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