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

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it is a powdered mix that includes refined sugar, cocoa powder, emulsifiers, stabilisers and anti‑caking agents such as E322, E339i, E340ii, E412, E452, E466, E471, E508 and E551, all of which are typical of highly industrially processed foods.

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

With 63 g of sugar and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the drink can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase sodium intake well above recommended limits, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertensive meal plans.

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

Yes, the formulation lists whey permeate, lactose, milk chocolate, skimmed milk powder and milk proteins, all of which contain milk proteins and lactose, so it should be avoided by anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

Galaxy • 25g

Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate

Beverages And Beverages Preparations

Product Insights

Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate is a ready‑to‑mix cocoa beverage marketed for hot drinks. It falls into the beverage group, carries a NOVA 4 rating indicating an ultra‑processed product, and does not have a Nutri‑Score label. While it supplies quick energy and 5 g of protein per 100 g, it is also very high in sugars (63 g), saturated fat (7.5 g) and salt (1.2 g, high), and contains several additives and milk‑derived allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal389 kcal

Fat8.9 g

Saturated Fat7.5 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars63 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average instant chocolate powder, this product contains about six times more sugar, double the fat, and markedly higher salt and saturated fat, delivering roughly four times the calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Whey Permeate (milk), Sugar, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Coconut Oil, Dried Glucose Syrup, Lactose (milk), Milk Chocolate 3.0% (sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, lactose and protein from whey (milk), palm fat, whey powder (milk), milk fat, emulsifier (soya lecithin), natural vanilla extract), Skimmed Milk Powder, Flavourings, Stabilisers (E412, E466, E340ii, E339i, E452), Low Sodium Salt (sea salt, potassium chloride, magnesium sulphate), Anti-Caking Agent (E551); Milk Proteins, Emulsifier (E471), Sweetener (E955).

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