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

The product is made from refined cocoa powder, multiple sweeteners, milk derivatives and a range of industrial stabilisers and emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its additive list includes emulsifier soy lecithin (E322), stabilisers E412, E466, E340ii, E3391, E4521, anti‑caking agent E551, emulsifier E471 and sweetener E955.

How does the high sugar and salt content in this instant hot chocolate affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 64 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control. The 1.24 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, which is a concern for individuals managing hypertension.

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

Yes. The powder contains whey permeate, lactose, skimmed milk powder, milk chocolate and added milk proteins, all of which can trigger reactions in people with a milk allergy and may cause digestive issues for those who are lactose intolerant.

Galaxy • 250g

Instant Hot Chocolate

Beverages And Beverages Preparations

Product Insights

Instant Hot Chocolate by Galaxy is a 250 g powder intended to be mixed with hot water or milk to create a ready‑to‑drink beverage. It falls within the beverage group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, containing high levels of sugar (64 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (7.6 g per 100 g) along with moderate salt (1.24 g per 100 g) and 396 kcal per 100 g. The formulation includes milk derivatives, soy lecithin and several additives (E322, E340ii, E412, E466, E471, E551, E955), making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential trigger for milk or soy allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal389 kcal

Fat8.9 g

Saturated Fat7.5 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Proteins5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average instant chocolate powder, this product contains about six times more sugar, over twice the fat, and markedly higher saturated fat and salt.

Ingredients

Whey Permeate (milk), Sugar, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder (10%), Coconut Oil, Glucose Syrup, Lactose (milk), Milk Chocolate (3%) (sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, lactose and protein from whey (milk), palm fat, whey powder (milk), milk fat, emulsifier (soya lecithin), vanilla extract), Skimmed Milk Powder, Flavourings, Stabilisers (E412, E466, E340ii, E3391, E4521), Anti-Caking Agent (E551), Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Milk Proteins, Magnesium Sulphate, Emulsifier (E471), Sweetener (E955).

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