Why is Ovomaltine Drink High Protein classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines a base of lactose‑free skim milk and malt extract with several industrial ingredients such as carrageenan (thickener), dicalcium phosphate and magnesium carbonate (acidity regulators), and a fortified vitamin complex (Vitanne). The presence of these processed additives, along with the protein isolate and flavoring agents, pushes the formulation into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this drink affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each 100 ml portion contains 7 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be counted toward daily carbohydrate limits for diabetics; however, the amount is lower than many sugary soft drinks. The salt level is 0.077 g per 100 ml, well below the average for sweetened beverages, making it a relatively safe choice for those managing hypertension.

Is the milk protein in this product a concern for dairy‑allergic consumers, and does the barley malt extract introduce gluten?

Yes, the drink lists milk protein as a primary ingredient and is flagged with a milk allergen warning, so it is unsuitable for anyone with a dairy allergy or lactose intolerance despite being lactose‑free. The barley malt extract provides a small amount of barley, which contains gluten, making the product inappropriate for individuals following a strict gluten‑free diet.

ovomaltine • 330ml

Ovomaltine Drink High Protein

Beverages

Product Insights

Ovomaltine Drink High Protein is a lactose‑free, milk‑based protein shake marketed as a high‑protein beverage and belongs to the PNNS groups “Beverages” and “Sweetened beverages”. It carries a Nutri‑Score of “not applicable” because it is classified as a dietary supplement, while its NOVA rating of 4 marks it as ultra‑processed. Per 100 ml it delivers 7.4 g of protein and low fat and salt, but the 7 g of sugars approaches the upper range for sweetened drinks, and it contains several additives such as carrageenan, acidity regulators (dicalcium phosphate, magnesium carbonate) and a vitamin blend.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal80 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates10.5 g

Sugars7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweetened beverage (15.7 g sugar, 0.73 g fat, 0.35 g salt per 100 g), this drink provides roughly half the sugar and salt while delivering slightly more fat.

Ingredients

MAGERMILCH laktosefrei 59%, MILCHPROTEIN, GERSTENMALZEXTRAKT Saureregulatoren (Dicalciumphosphat, Magnesiumcarbonat), laktase 6%, Zucker, VOLLRAHM laktosefrei, fettarmes Kakaopulver 1,2%, Verdickungsmittel (Carrageen), Vitanne (E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, B6, Folsäure, Biotin, Pantothensäure), Aroma (Vanillin), Speise - salz, 'Rainforest Alliance-zertifiziert, Mehr Infos: ra,org LAIT écrémé sans lactose 59%, protéine de LAIT, extrait de malt d'ORGE 6%, sucre, CRÈME entière sans actose, cacao en poudre fortement dégraissé¹ 1,2%, correcteurs d'acidité (orthophosphate dicalcique, carbonate de magnésium), lactase, épaississant (carraghe nane), vitamines (E, thiamine, riboflavine, niacine, B6, acide folique, biotine, acide pantothénique), arôme (vanilline), sel de cuisine, Certifié Rainforest Alliance, Plus d'informations: ra,org O Ovo in Zahlen Ovo en chiffres Nährwerte / Valeurs nutritionnelles: pro/par Brennwert/énergie Fett / matières grasse Portion www ml 330 m 337 kJ (

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