Why is Kefir Gusto Mango classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several ingredients that are not found in traditional kefir, such as added sugar, modified starch, a colourant (carotene, E160a) and citric acid (E330) used as an acidity regulator. These processing steps introduce ingredients beyond the basic milk and fermentation cultures.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the kefir can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose, making it less suitable for strict diabetic control. However, its salt level is only 0.09 g per 100 g, which is low and unlikely to impact blood pressure significantly for hypertensive individuals.

Is the milk in Kefir Gusto Mango a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the drink contains skimmed milk (82 %) and lactose amounting to about 6.5 g per 100 g, so it is not appropriate for consumers who are lactose intolerant or avoid dairy.

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Kefir Gusto Mango

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Kefir Gusto Mango belongs to the Milk and yogurt family within the broader Milk and dairy products category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugars, modified starch and a food colourant. The drink provides moderate protein (3.1 g per 100 g) and low salt (0.09 g), but its sugar level (7.5 g) is high and it contains milk allergens, which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal44 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dairy desserts, this mango kefir contains about 3.1 g fat versus 5.97 g average, 7.5 g sugars (slightly above the 7.46 g average), and only 0.09 g salt versus 1.03 g average, resulting in a lower overall energy content.

Ingredients

latte scremato 82%, crema di latte, latte scremato in polvere,zucchero, amido modificato, colorante: caroteni, aromi naturali, correttore di acidità: acido citrico, fermenti lattici: Streptococco sp, lactobacillus sp, l'autofocus sp, leuconostoc sp, probiotico: bifidus actiregularis, lieviti di kefir

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