Why is "leite com chocolate" classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The drink is made from milk, added sugar, cocoa, refined salt and includes a stabiliser (E407, a form of pectin) and a flavouring agent; the presence of refined sugar, salt, stabiliser and flavouring pushes it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this chocolate milk affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 10 g of sugar per 100 ml, the beverage can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 0.16 g of salt per 100 ml is moderate and less likely to impact blood pressure, though consumption should still be limited for hypertension.

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

Yes, the drink’s primary ingredient is partially skimmed cow's milk, which contains both the milk protein allergen and lactose, so it is not safe for individuals with milk allergy or lactose intolerance.

UCAL • 250 ml

leite com chocolate

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

This product is a chocolate‑flavoured partially skimmed milk, belonging to the Milk and dairy products family. Nutritionally it offers low fat (1.2 g), low saturated fat (0.7 g) and modest protein (3.3 g) per 100 ml, but it is high in sugars (10 g) and carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA classification of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed beverage. It contains the milk allergen and the stabiliser additive E407, along with added sugars and refined salt, which together reduce its overall healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal64 kcal

Fat1.2 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage in its category, this chocolate milk contains more sugar (10 g vs 7.5 g per 100 ml) while delivering notably lower fat, saturated fat, salt and energy.

Ingredients

_Leite_ parcialmente desnatado (M.G. 1,1%), açúcar, cacau (1 %), sal refinado, estabilizador (E407), aromatizante.

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