Why is NESQUIK Moins de Sucres classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple industrial ingredients such as added sugars, soy lecithin emulsifier, natural flavorings, vitamins and a small amount of cinnamon, all of which require extensive processing steps; these components place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 6.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the powder adds a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should limit portion size and monitor their overall carbohydrate intake.

Is NESQUIK Moins de Sucres suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The formulation is vegan and the oat flour is labelled gluten‑free, making it safe for those diets, but the carbohydrate and sugar levels are too high for a keto regimen.

Nestlé, Nesquik • 350 g

NESQUIK Moins de Sucres

Beverages And Beverages Preparations

Product Insights

NESQUIK Moins de Sucres is a low‑sugar instant cocoa powder marketed as a beverage mix, classified in the sugar‑and‑sweets group of the French PNNS. Per 100 g it delivers 6.3 g of sugars, 1.9 g of fat and 0.12 g of salt, each well below the average for similar instant cocoa products, and provides 3.8 g of protein and 1.9 g of fiber. However, it is an ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) product that includes added sugars, soy lecithin as an emulsifier (a known allergen), and flavorings, which lowers its Nutri‑Score to C.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal68 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates7.6 g

Sugars6.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average instant cocoa powders, this mix contains about 38% less sugar, 45% less fat, and 86% less salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

low-fat cocoa powder (28%), soluble corn fibre, sugars, oat flour**, emulsifier (soy lecithin), natural flavours, vitamins (c, d), cinnamon, **gluten free,

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Nestlé, Nesquik

650 g