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

It contains multiple industrial ingredients such as reconstituted dairy solids, thickeners (pectin), preservatives (potassium sorbate), artificial sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame‑K), natural flavourings and a carrot concentrate, which together place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 4.3 g of sugar and only 0.14 g of salt per 100 g, it is lower than many flavored yogurts, but the sugar still contributes to carbohydrate intake and should be counted; the low salt makes it relatively safe for blood‑pressure management, yet portion control is advised.

Is this mango papaya flavored drinkable yogurt suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No; the product is made from skimmed cow’s milk, which is an animal source, and the label notes it may contain gluten, so it does not meet vegan or guaranteed gluten‑free standards.

Hacendado

Manga Papaia

Beverages

Product Insights

Hacendado’s Mango Papaya flavored drinkable yogurt is a liquid dairy dessert made from skimmed pasteurised milk, water, mango, papaya, chia seeds and a blend of stabilisers and natural flavour. It belongs to the Artificially sweetened beverages group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, with low fat (0.4 g), low saturated fat (0.2 g) and low salt (0.14 g) per 100 g but contains 4.3 g of sugars and the allergen milk. The formulation also includes artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame‑K), pectin, sorbate and a natural flavouring, which contribute to its processing level despite the presence of fruit and chia seeds.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal31 kcal

Fat0.4 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates4.4 g

Sugars4.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beverage in its category, this yogurt contains less sugar (4.3 g vs 5.69 g), less total fat (0.4 g vs 1.04 g), less saturated fat (0.2 g vs 1.28 g) and far lower salt (0.14 g vs 1.06 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Leite fresco pasteurizado desnatado (Origem: Portugal), sólidos lácteos reconstituidos, água, manga (0.7%), sementes de chia (Salvia hispanica) (0,5%), papaia (0,3%), amido, aroma natural, concentrado de cenoura, edulcorantes (sucralose e acessulfame de potássio), espessante (pectina), fermentos lácticos e conservante (sorbato de potássio *Contém açúcares naturalmente presentes. Pode conter glúten.

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