Why is Caramel Coffee Plant Protein Drink classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the formula includes refined ingredients such as added sugars, caramelized sugar, flavorings, stabilizers and mineral salts, all produced through multiple industrial steps; the label lists two additives: E340 (potassium phosphates) and E418 (gellan gum).

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

Yes, soy makes up more than 90% of the base and is declared as an allergen, so anyone allergic or intolerant to soy should avoid this product.

Is this beverage suitable for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets?

Yes, the drink contains no animal ingredients, no gluten, and no lactose, making it compatible with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free eating patterns, although it does include added sugars.

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Caramel Coffee Plant Protein Drink

Beverages

Product Insights

The Caramel Coffee Plant Protein Drink is a plant-based beverage classified under the Beverages (sweetened beverages) PNNS group, offering a soy-based formula enriched with calcium, pea protein and coffee flavor. It earns a Nutri-Score of B, belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, and provides a relatively low sugar (4.9 g/100 g) and salt (0.15 g/100 g) content compared with typical sweetened drinks, while delivering a high protein level of 6 g/100 g. However, it contains added sugars, caramelized sugar, and two food additives (E340 potassium phosphates and E418 gellan gum), and it may not be suitable for individuals with a soy allergy.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal71 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates5 g

Sugars4.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, this drink contains about one-third the sugar (4.9 g vs 15.71 g), less than half the salt (0.15 g vs 0.35 g), lower saturated fat (0.5 g vs 0.7 g), and roughly six times more protein (6 g vs 1.06 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Base de soja (91,2%) (eau, fèves de soja décortiquées (12,2%)), sucre caramélisé (5%) protéine de pois, extrait de café (0,2%), sucre, sel marin de table, calcium (carbonate de calcium), stabilisant (gomme gellane), correcteur d'acidité (phosphates de potassium), arômes, vitamines B2, B12, D2.

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