Why is Skyr Alternative Vanilla from Soy classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it undergoes industrial processing that adds multiple non-nutritional ingredients; the label lists sugar, a stabiliser (pectin, E440), acidity regulators (citric acid E330, sodium citrate E331, malic acid E296), calcium phosphate (E341 iii), antioxidants (tocopherol-rich extracts E306 and ascorbyl esters E304), and natural vanilla flavour, all of which are typical of ultra-processed foods.

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

With 6.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds a moderate amount of carbs that must be counted in a diabetic meal plan, while its 0.24 g of salt per 100 g is slightly below the average for sugary snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it in moderation.

Is the soy in this product a concern for people with soy allergy or intolerance?

Yes; soybeans are the primary protein source and are listed as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this yogurt, and the product does not provide any alternative protein for such consumers.

alpro • 400 g

Skyr Alternative Vanille aus Soja

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Skyr Alternative Vanilla from Soy is a plant-based, fermented soy yogurt fortified with calcium and vitamins, marketed as a vegan, gluten-free, high-protein dessert. It falls under the 'Sugary snacks' PNNS group, carries a Nutri-Score of A, and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category. While it provides 5.1 g of protein and low fat and salt, it also contains added sugar (6.5 g per 100 g) and several additives such as E440, E296, E304, E306, E330 and E331, which may be a concern for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal77 kcal

Fat2.9 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates6.8 g

Sugars6.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (53.44 g sugar, 10.52 g fat, 6.99 g saturated fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this soy-based vanilla yogurt contains only 6.5 g sugar, negligible fat and saturated fat, 0.24 g salt, and provides 5.1 g protein - more than double the typical 2.9 g protein of similar products.

Ingredients

Wasser, geschälte Sojabohnen (13,9%), Zucker, Stabilisator (Pektine), Säureregulatoren (Citronensäure, Natriumcitrate, Apfelsäure), Calcium (Tricalciumphosphat), natürliches Aroma, Meersalz, Antioxidationsmittel (stark tocopherolhaltige Extrakte, Fettsäureester der Ascorbinsäure), extrahierte Vanilleschoten (0,02%), natürliches Vanillearoma mit anderen natürlichen Aromen, färbendes Karottenkonzentrat, Vitamine B12, B2, D2, Joghurtkulturen (S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus).

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