Why is the Oat Chocolate Drink classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The drink is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined oat flour, added cocoa, vegetable oil and multiple food‑tech ingredients such as stabilisers, thickeners and non‑nutritive sweeteners, all of which require industrial processing. The listed additives are gellan gum (E418), guar gum (E412), acesulfame‑K (E950) and sucralose (E955).

How does the sugar and salt content of this oat chocolate drink affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 2.4 g of sugar per 100 ml, the drink contains far less sugar than typical flavored beverages, and the sugars are partly replaced by low‑calorie sweeteners, making it relatively suitable for diabetics when consumed in moderate amounts. However, it provides 0.15 g of salt per 100 ml, which is a moderate level that hypertensive individuals should track as part of their daily sodium budget.

Is the Oat Chocolate Drink suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

The product is marketed as a plant‑based drink and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but its vegan status is uncertain because the vegetable oil may contain trace palm oil. It also lists gluten as a potential trace contaminant from the oats, so it cannot be considered fully gluten‑free, and the presence of synthetic sweeteners may be a concern for those avoiding food additives.

Hacendado • 6 x 1 l

Bebida de avena con chocolate

Beverages

Product Insights

The Hacendado Oat Chocolate Drink is a plant‑based milk alternative offered in packs of six 1 L bottles. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, offering low sugar (2.4 g per 100 ml), modest fat (1.9 g) and salt (0.15 g), 1.2 g protein and 1 g fiber per 100 ml. The formulation includes several additives – gellan gum (E418), guar gum (E412), acesulfame‑K (E950) and sucralose (E955) – and carries a gluten trace, making the vegan status uncertain due to possible palm‑oil content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal44 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates5.1 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average oat‑based drink, this chocolate version has far less sugar (2.4 g vs 10.75 g per 100 ml), slightly lower fat (1.9 g vs 6.97 g) and about half the salt (0.15 g vs 0.37 g).

Ingredients

E Agua, avena (gluten) (9%), cacao (1,3%), aceite vegetal (nabina), carbonato cálcico, estabilizante (goma gellan), sal marina, espesante (goma guar), edulcorantes (acesulfamo K y sucralosa), vitaminas B12 y D2. Puede contener trazas de frutos de cáscara y/o de soja. PÁgua, aveia (glúten) (9%), cacau (1,3%), óleo vegetal (canola), carbonato de cálcio, estabilizador (goma gelana), sal marinho, espessante (goma de guar), adoçantes (acessulfame K e sucralose), vitaminas B12 y D2. Pode conter vestígios de nozes e/ou soja. Valor Azúcares/Açúcares Fibra alimentaria/Fibra Proteínas Sal Vitaminas y minerales/ Vitaminas e sais minerais Energético/Energia Grasas/Lípidos de las cuales/dos quais: - Saturadas/Saturados - Monoinsaturadas/Monoinsaturados Poliinsaturadas/Polinsaturados Hidratos de Carbono de los cuales/dos quais: Vitamina B12 Vitamina D2 Calcio/Cálcio 100 ml **VRN: Valor de Referencia de Nutrientes/ Valor de Referência do Nutriente. 185 kJ 44 kcal 1,9 g 0,3 g 1,1 g 0,5 g 5,1 g 2,4 g 1,0 g 1,2 g 0,15 g (**VRN) 0,38 µg (15%) 0,75 µg (15%) 120 mg (15%) Peso Neto/ Líquido: 1L 3

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