Why is Vanilla Macchiato classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The beverage undergoes multiple industrial steps, coffee extraction, flavor blending, UHT sterilisation and packaging, typical of ultra‑processed foods, and it includes food‑grade additives such as carrageenan (E407) and guar gum (E412) as stabilisers and potassium carbonate (E501) as an acidity regulator.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 8.6 g of total sugars per 100 ml, the drink can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, so people with diabetes should consume it only in small portions or choose a lower‑sugar alternative to maintain glycaemic control.

Is the milk in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

The primary ingredient is dairy milk, which naturally contains lactose; therefore, the beverage may trigger symptoms in lactose‑intolerant individuals and is not suitable for those avoiding dairy.

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Vanilla Macchiato

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Product Insights

Vanilla Macchiato is a Starbucks® UHT‑sterilized coffee‑milk beverage flavored with vanilla. It belongs to the Beverages and Sweetened Beverages groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 ml it provides 60 kcal, 1.4 g fat, 0.9 g saturated fat, 8.6 g sugars and 2.8 g protein. The drink delivers a modest protein boost and low salt, but its sugar level is relatively high and it contains several food‑grade additives (carrageenan, guar gum, potassium carbonate) that some consumers may wish to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal60 kcal

Fat1.4 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates8.9 g

Sugars8.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage, its sugar (8.6 g) is well below the category average of 15.7 g, its fat (1.4 g) is higher than the average 0.73 g, while its salt (0.09 g) is lower than the average 0.35 g.

Ingredients

Lait (contient 1,8% de matières grasses)75%, café arabica standard (extrait de café) 19.8%, sucre 4.70%, extrait de gousse de vanille, arôme naturel, correcteur d’acidité (carbonates de potassium), stabilisants (carraghénanes, gomme guar).

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